Hamstead Hall Academy vs St Mark's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamstead Hall Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,173 students
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Hamstead Hall Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St Mark's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #330 of 493 | #1244 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2927 of 4,090 | #11948 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,173 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,173 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 40.9% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.7 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hamsteadhall.com | www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (30.7 vs 31.5).
- •Hamstead Hall Academy is the larger school with 1,173 students compared with 207.
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 Hamstead Hall Academy better than St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hamstead Hall Academy and St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamstead Hall Academy: 1,173. St Mark's Catholic Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamstead Hall Academy and St Mark's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hamstead Hall Academy is 330th of 493 and St Mark's Catholic Primary School is 1244th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).