Franche Primary School vs St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 439 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franche Primary School
Kidderminster · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
726 students
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Kidderminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Franche Primary School Kidderminster, West Midlands | St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School Kidderminster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #866 of 1,690 | #616 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8690 of 15,697 | #6257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 726 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 726 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 24% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 75.6% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Kidderminster | Kidderminster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.francheprimary.co.uk/ | www.stcatherineskidderminster.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 46.9).
- •St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 62%).
- •Franche Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Franche Primary School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 417.
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 Franche Primary School better than St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 46.9 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 Franche Primary School and St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Kidderminster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Franche Primary School: 726. St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Franche Primary School and St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Franche Primary School is 866th of 1,690 and St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is 616th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).