Kingswood School vs Our Lady of the Wayside 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.
Kingswood School
Solihull · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
40 students
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
| Measure | Kingswood School Solihull, West Midlands | Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #201 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #2222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 40 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 40 | 444 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingswoodschool.co.uk | www.ol-wayside.solihull.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 40.
- •Kingswood School is a independent school while Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Kingswood School better than Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingswood School and Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingswood School: 40. Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingswood School and Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Kingswood School is unranked and Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School is 201st of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).