Harborne Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 245 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harborne Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Harborne Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #173 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #2051 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 418 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | – | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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.harborneprimary.co.uk | www.stmaryrc.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Harborne Primary School 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 Primary School better than St Mary'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 Harborne Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 245 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
How do Harborne Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Harborne Primary School is unranked and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 173rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).