Flexible Learning School vs St Francis Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 762 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flexible Learning School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
99 students
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
338 students
| Measure | Flexible Learning School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Francis Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #486 of 493 | #1687 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4047 of 4,090 | #15686 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 99 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 338 |
| Free school meals | – | 64.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70.7% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 4.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 2.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 2.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.flexiblelearning.org.uk | www.stfranrc.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Flexible Learning School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (4.5 vs 1.9).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 99.
- •Flexible Learning School is a independent school while St Francis 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 Flexible Learning School better than St Francis Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Flexible Learning School ranks higher (4.5 vs 1.9 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 Flexible Learning School and St Francis Catholic Primary School?
About 762 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flexible Learning School: 99. St Francis Catholic Primary School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flexible Learning School and St Francis Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Flexible Learning School is 486th of 493 and St Francis Catholic Primary School is 1687th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).