Gossey Lane Academy vs Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 672 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gossey Lane Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Gossey Lane Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #990 of 1,690 | #1418 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9728 of 15,697 | #13390 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 183 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 72.7% | 48.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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.gosseylane.academy | www.ourladys.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gossey Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 23.9).
- •Gossey Lane Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 55%).
- •Gossey Lane Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 183.
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 Gossey Lane Academy better than Our Lady's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gossey Lane Academy ranks higher (41.9 vs 23.9 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 Gossey Lane Academy and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School?
About 672 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gossey Lane Academy: 183. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gossey Lane Academy and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Gossey Lane Academy is 990th of 1,690 and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is 1418th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).