Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs St Benedict's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 169 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
St Benedict's Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
306 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Benedict's Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1035 of 1,690 | #1672 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10118 of 15,697 | #15616 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 306 |
| Free school meals | 61.6% | 56.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 24% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.holyfam.bham.sch.uk | www.stbendic.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 4.7).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 24%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Benedict's Primary School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 211.
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 Family Catholic Primary School better than St Benedict's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (40.1 vs 4.7 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 Family Catholic Primary School and St Benedict's Primary School?
About 169 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 211. St Benedict's Primary School: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and St Benedict's Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 1035th of 1,690 and St Benedict's Primary School is 1672nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).