High Meadow Community School vs St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Meadow Community School
Coleshill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
200 students
| Measure | High Meadow Community School Coleshill, West Midlands | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #992 of 1,690 | #1346 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9733 of 15,697 | #12804 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 196 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 57% |
| 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 | Coleshill | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.highmeadowcommunityschool.co.uk | sjb.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •High Meadow Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 27.1).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 47%).
- •High Meadow Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 196.
- •High Meadow Community School is a local authority school while St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 High Meadow Community School better than St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), High Meadow Community School ranks higher (41.9 vs 27.1 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 High Meadow Community School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Coleshill and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Meadow Community School: 196. St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Meadow Community School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
High Meadow Community School is 992nd of 1,690 and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 1346th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).