John Henry Newman Catholic College vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 773 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,273 students
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
253 students
| Measure | John Henry Newman Catholic College Birmingham, West Midlands | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 493 | #537 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2662 of 4,090 | #5509 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,273 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,273 | 253 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 31.5% |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 120.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.7 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | johnhenrynewmancatholiccollege.org.uk/ | www.st-anthonys.solihull.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 35.8).
- •John Henry Newman Catholic College is the larger school with 1,273 students compared with 253.
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 John Henry Newman Catholic College better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 35.8 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 John Henry Newman Catholic College and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
About 773 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Henry Newman Catholic College: 1,273. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Henry Newman Catholic College and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
John Henry Newman Catholic College is 292nd of 493 and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 537th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).