Little Sutton Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Sutton Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
357 students
| Measure | Little Sutton Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 1,690 | #553 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #607 of 15,697 | #5674 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 420 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 170% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.littlesu.org | www.stjosutton.net |
The verdict
- •Little Sutton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.8 vs 60.9).
- •Little Sutton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 60%).
- •Little Sutton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 13%).
- •Little Sutton Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 357.
- •Little Sutton Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's 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 Little Sutton Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Little Sutton Primary School ranks higher (91.8 vs 60.9 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 Little Sutton Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Sutton Primary School: 420. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Sutton Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Little Sutton Primary School is 52nd of 1,690 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 553rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).