Lodge Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 7.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lodge Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Lodge Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1146 of 1,690 | #173 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11087 of 15,697 | #2051 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 418 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 14% |
| 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 | West Bromwich | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lodgeprimary.co.uk/ | www.stmaryrc.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 35.8).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 61%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 5%).
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 Lodge Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 35.8 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 Lodge Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between West Bromwich and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lodge Primary School: 418. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lodge Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lodge Primary School is 1146th of 1,690 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 173rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).