Kings Norton Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 845 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Norton Primary School
BIRMINGHAM · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
410 students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
| Measure | Kings Norton Primary School BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1148 of 1,690 | #805 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11108 of 15,697 | #8019 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 65.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | BIRMINGHAM | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.knps.org.uk | www.stpaulrc.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.9 vs 35.7).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 59%).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 5%).
- •Kings Norton Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 169.
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 Norton Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.9 vs 35.7 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 Norton Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 845 m in a straight line, between BIRMINGHAM and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Norton Primary School: 410. St Paul's Catholic Primary School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Norton Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Kings Norton Primary School is 1148th of 1,690 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 805th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).