Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 1,690 | #404 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3176 of 15,697 | #4326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 58.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 19% |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holycross-sch.net/ | www.stmich21.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 67.7).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 73%).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 10%).
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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School better than St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.9 vs 67.7 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 204. St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth rank in West Midlands?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 289th of 1,690 and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth is 404th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).