Lightwoods Primary Academy vs Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 947 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Oldbury, Sandwell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
| Measure | Lightwoods Primary Academy Oldbury, Sandwell, West Midlands | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #774 of 1,690 | #265 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7692 of 15,697 | #2949 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 413 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Oldbury, Sandwell | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | lightwoodsprimary.academy/ | www.olfatima.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 51.3).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 63%).
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Lightwoods Primary Academy is the larger school with 413 students compared with 206.
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 Lightwoods Primary Academy better than Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 51.3 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 Lightwoods Primary Academy and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Oldbury, Sandwell and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lightwoods Primary Academy: 413. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lightwoods Primary Academy and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lightwoods Primary Academy is 774th of 1,690 and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is 265th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).