King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy vs St James Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
423 students
St James Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St James Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #377 of 493 | #113 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3221 of 4,090 | #1392 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 423 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 66.7% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 77.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | bwa.kevibham.org | www.stjamescatholicprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 24.3).
- •King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is the larger school with 423 students compared with 210.
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 King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy better than St James Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James Catholic Primary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 24.3 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 King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy and St James Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy: 423. St James Catholic Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy and St James Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is 377th of 493 and St James Catholic Primary School is 113th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).