King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls vs St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
740 students
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Birmingham, West Midlands | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #212 of 493 | #619 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2175 of 4,090 | #6277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 740 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 740 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | nsg.kevibham.org | www.stjonfsh.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 45.8).
- •King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls is the larger school with 740 students compared with 206.
- •King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls is girls and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School 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 Northfield School for Girls better than St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 45.8 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 King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls: 740. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls is 212th of 493 and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 619th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).