Howes Community Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 464 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howes Community Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
| Measure | Howes Community Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1136 of 1,690 | #508 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11009 of 15,697 | #5280 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 182 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 5% |
| 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 | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | howescommunityprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stm.hccmac.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 36.2).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 61%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 182.
- •Howes Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Catholic 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 Howes Community Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 36.2 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 Howes Community Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 464 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howes Community Primary School: 182. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howes Community Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Howes Community Primary School is 1136th of 1,690 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 508th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).