Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School vs St Barnabas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School
Pershore · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
184 students
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Pershore · Academy primary · Ages 2–12
190 students
| Measure | Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School Pershore, West Midlands | St Barnabas CofE Primary School Pershore, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #200 of 1,690 | #786 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2220 of 15,697 | #7830 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–12 |
| Students | 184 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 48.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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 | Pershore | Pershore |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | holyredeemerschoolpershore.org/ | www.st-barnabas.dowmat.education |
The verdict
- •Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 50.7).
- •Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 60%).
- •Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 10%).
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 184.
- •Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St Barnabas CofE Primary School is a academy 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 Redeemer Catholic Primary School better than St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 50.7 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 Redeemer Catholic Primary School and St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Pershore and Pershore in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School: 184. St Barnabas CofE Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School and St Barnabas CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School is 200th of 1,690 and St Barnabas CofE Primary School is 786th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).