Fordbridge Community Primary School vs St Anne's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 350 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordbridge Community Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
522 students
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
| Measure | Fordbridge Community Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #631 of 1,690 | #376 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6399 of 15,697 | #4054 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 522 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 522 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 59.6% | 31.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 14% |
| 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.fordbridge.solihull.sch.uk/ | www.stannessolihull.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 57.3).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 74%).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •Fordbridge Community Primary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 447.
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 Fordbridge Community Primary School better than St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 57.3 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 Fordbridge Community Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fordbridge Community Primary School: 522. St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fordbridge Community Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Fordbridge Community Primary School is 631st of 1,690 and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 376th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).