Holy Name Catholic Primary School vs Whitecrest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 821 m 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
Whitecrest Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | Holy Name Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Whitecrest Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #888 of 1,690 | #499 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8879 of 15,697 | #5188 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 191 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.whitecrest.sandwell.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitecrest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.3 vs 46.0).
- •Whitecrest Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 191.
- •Holy Name Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Whitecrest 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 Whitecrest Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitecrest Primary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 46.0 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 Whitecrest Primary School?
About 821 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Name Catholic Primary School: 191. Whitecrest Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Name Catholic Primary School and Whitecrest Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Holy Name Catholic Primary School is 888th of 1,690 and Whitecrest Primary School is 499th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).