Holyhead School vs St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 982 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holyhead School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,257 students
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Holyhead School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #324 of 493 | #1598 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2891 of 4,090 | #15044 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,257 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,257 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 64.7% | 46.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holyheadschool.org.uk/ | www.staugust.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holyhead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.3 vs 12.0).
- •Holyhead School is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 221.
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 Holyhead School better than St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holyhead School ranks higher (31.3 vs 12.0 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 Holyhead School and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
About 982 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holyhead School: 1,257. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holyhead School and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Holyhead School is 324th of 493 and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is 1598th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).