Ferndale Primary School vs St Mark's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 695 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
551 students
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Ferndale Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Mark's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #659 of 1,690 | #1244 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6665 of 15,697 | #11948 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 551 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 551 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 32.2% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 3% |
| 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.ferndaleprimary.co.uk/ | www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 31.5).
- •Ferndale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 60%).
- •Ferndale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Ferndale Primary School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 207.
- •Ferndale Primary School is a local authority school while St Mark's 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 Ferndale Primary School better than St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ferndale Primary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 31.5 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 Ferndale Primary School and St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferndale Primary School: 551. St Mark's Catholic Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferndale Primary School and St Mark's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ferndale Primary School is 659th of 1,690 and St Mark's Catholic Primary School is 1244th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).