King Henry VIII School vs St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Henry VIII School
Coventry · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
721 students
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | King Henry VIII School Coventry, West Midlands | St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #418 of 493 | #1081 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3559 of 4,090 | #10523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 721 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 721 | 222 |
| Free school meals | – | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 50.8% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.56 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.9 | – |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kinghenrys.co.uk | www.st-osburgs.coventry.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Osburg's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 19.8).
- •King Henry VIII School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 222.
- •King Henry VIII School is a independent school while St Osburg's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 King Henry VIII School better than St Osburg's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Osburg's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (38.3 vs 19.8 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 Henry VIII School and St Osburg's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Henry VIII School: 721. St Osburg's Catholic Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Henry VIII School and St Osburg's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
King Henry VIII School is 418th of 493 and St Osburg's Catholic Primary School is 1081st of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).