Glenmead Primary School vs Maryvale Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 888 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenmead Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
263 students
Maryvale Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Glenmead Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Maryvale Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1098 of 1,690 | #1523 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10732 of 15,697 | #14439 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 263 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.glenmead.bham.sch.uk | www.maryvaleprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Glenmead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.4 vs 16.9).
- •Glenmead Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 222.
- •Glenmead Primary School is a local authority school while Maryvale 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 Glenmead Primary School better than Maryvale Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Glenmead Primary School ranks higher (37.4 vs 16.9 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 Glenmead Primary School and Maryvale Catholic Primary School?
About 888 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glenmead Primary School: 263. Maryvale Catholic Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glenmead Primary School and Maryvale Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Glenmead Primary School is 1098th of 1,690 and Maryvale Catholic Primary School is 1523rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).