Firs Primary School vs St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firs Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
279 students
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Firs Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1442 of 1,690 | #686 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13625 of 15,697 | #6941 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 279 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 279 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 74.2% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.firs.academy | www.stmaryandstmargarets.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 22.4).
- •St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 48%).
- •Firs Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Firs Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 237.
- •Firs Primary School is a academy school while St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Firs Primary School better than St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 22.4 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 Firs Primary School and St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Firs Primary School: 279. St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Firs Primary School and St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Firs Primary School is 1442nd of 1,690 and St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School is 686th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).