Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School vs Yorkswood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 745 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
Yorkswood Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
| Measure | Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Yorkswood Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1475 of 1,690 | #1626 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13927 of 15,697 | #15277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 196 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 68.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 69.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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.grdangel.bham.sch.uk/ | www.yorkswoodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.3 vs 9.8).
- •Yorkswood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 41%).
- •Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Yorkswood Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 196.
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 Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School better than Yorkswood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School ranks higher (20.3 vs 9.8 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 Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School and Yorkswood Primary School?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School: 196. Yorkswood Primary School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School and Yorkswood Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School is 1475th of 1,690 and Yorkswood Primary School is 1626th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).