Holy Name Catholic Primary School vs St Margaret's CofE 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.
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
191 students
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Holy Name Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Margaret's CofE Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #888 of 1,690 | #1014 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8879 of 15,697 | #9984 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 191 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.holynameprimary.co.uk | www.stmargaretscofeprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Name Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 40.8).
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 191.
- •Holy Name Catholic Primary School is a academy school while St Margaret's CofE 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 Holy Name Catholic Primary School better than St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Name Catholic Primary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 40.8 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 Name Catholic Primary School and St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Name Catholic Primary School: 191. St Margaret's CofE Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Name Catholic Primary School and St Margaret's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Holy Name Catholic Primary School is 888th of 1,690 and St Margaret's CofE Primary School is 1014th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).