Five Spires Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 57 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Five Spires Academy
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Lichfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Five Spires Academy Lichfield, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #363 of 1,690 | #193 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3864 of 15,697 | #2176 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 220 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| 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 | Lichfield | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.fivespiresacademy.co.uk | www.stjosephslichfield.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 70.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 78%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Five Spires Academy is the larger school with 220 students compared with 205.
- •Five Spires Academy is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 Five Spires Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 70.3 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 Five Spires Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 57 m in a straight line, between Lichfield and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Five Spires Academy: 220. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Five Spires Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Five Spires Academy is 363rd of 1,690 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 193rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).