Lift Greenwood vs St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 403 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Greenwood
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
935 students
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Lift Greenwood Birmingham, West Midlands | St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #481 of 493 | #559 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3984 of 4,090 | #5739 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 935 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 935 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 47.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | 19.3 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.stgerard.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Gerard's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.6 vs 9.0).
- •Lift Greenwood is the larger school with 935 students compared with 235.
- •Lift Greenwood is a academy school while St Gerard'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 Lift Greenwood better than St Gerard's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gerard's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 9.0 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 Lift Greenwood and St Gerard's Catholic Primary School?
About 403 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Greenwood: 935. St Gerard's Catholic Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Greenwood and St Gerard's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lift Greenwood is 481st of 493 and St Gerard's Catholic Primary School is 559th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).