Featherstone Primary School vs SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 984 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Featherstone Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
424 students
| Measure | Featherstone Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1200 of 1,690 | #1423 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11629 of 15,697 | #13443 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 416 | 424 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 424 |
| Free school meals | 50.2% | 56.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.featherstoneprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stmryjon.net |
The verdict
- •Featherstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.0 vs 23.6).
- •Featherstone Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 57%).
- •SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 416.
- •Featherstone Primary School is a local authority school while SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Featherstone Primary School better than SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Featherstone Primary School ranks higher (33.0 vs 23.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Featherstone Primary School and SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Featherstone Primary School: 416. SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School: 424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Featherstone Primary School and SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Featherstone Primary School is 1200th of 1,690 and SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School is 1423rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).