Holy Souls Catholic Primary School vs The Oaklands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 704 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
269 students
The Oaklands Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
| Measure | Holy Souls Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Oaklands Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #865 of 1,690 | #1068 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8670 of 15,697 | #10414 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 269 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 42.8% | 57.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 8% |
| 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.holysoul.bham.sch.uk | www.oaklandsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Souls Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 38.8).
- •Holy Souls Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •The Oaklands Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 269.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Souls Catholic Primary School better than The Oaklands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Souls Catholic Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 38.8 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 Souls Catholic Primary School and The Oaklands Primary School?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School: 269. The Oaklands Primary School: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Souls Catholic Primary School and The Oaklands Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Holy Souls Catholic Primary School is 865th of 1,690 and The Oaklands Primary School is 1068th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).