Highters Heath Community School vs St Alban's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highters Heath Community School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Highters Heath Community School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Alban's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1301 of 1,690 | #383 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12370 of 15,697 | #4125 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 167 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.stalbanscatholicprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.8 vs 29.2).
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 65%).
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 167.
- •Highters Heath Community School is a academy school while St Alban'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 Highters Heath Community School better than St Alban's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 29.2 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 Highters Heath Community School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highters Heath Community School: 167. St Alban's Catholic Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highters Heath Community School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Highters Heath Community School is 1301st of 1,690 and St Alban's Catholic Primary School is 383rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).