Kings Heath Secondary School vs St Alban's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Heath Secondary School
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
794 students
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Kings Heath Secondary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Alban's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #353 of 493 | #383 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3079 of 4,090 | #4125 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 794 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 794 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 51.9% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.khss.org.uk/ | www.stalbanscatholicprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.8 vs 27.6).
- •Kings Heath Secondary School is the larger school with 794 students compared with 207.
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 Kings Heath Secondary School better than St Alban's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 27.6 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 Kings Heath Secondary School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Heath Secondary School: 794. St Alban's Catholic Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Heath Secondary School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Kings Heath Secondary School is 353rd of 493 and St Alban's Catholic Primary School is 383rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).