King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys vs St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 759 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
815 students
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
| Measure | King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Birmingham, West Midlands | St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 493 | #524 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1484 of 4,090 | #5407 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 815 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 815 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 31.8% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.knbs.co.uk/ | stfrancisprimaryandnursery.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 60.0).
- •King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is the larger school with 815 students compared with 218.
- •King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is boys and St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery is co-educational.
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 King's Norton School for Boys better than St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (62.1 vs 60.0 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 King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys and St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery?
About 759 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys: 815. St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys and St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is 125th of 493 and St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery is 524th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).