Harborne Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harborne Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
627 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Harborne Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #265 of 493 | #173 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2493 of 4,090 | #2051 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 627 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 627 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 54.1% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.5% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.harborneacademy.co.uk/ | www.stmaryrc.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 39.2).
- •Harborne Academy is the larger school with 627 students compared with 418.
- •Harborne Academy is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Harborne Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 39.2 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 Harborne Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harborne Academy: 627. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harborne Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Harborne Academy is 265th of 493 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 173rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).