Lordswood Boys' School vs Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 944 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lordswood Boys' School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
659 students
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
| Measure | Lordswood Boys' School Birmingham, West Midlands | Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #267 of 493 | #265 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2499 of 4,090 | #2949 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 659 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 659 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lordswoodboys.co.uk | www.olfatima.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 39.1).
- •Lordswood Boys' School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 206.
- •Lordswood Boys' School is boys and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Lordswood Boys' School 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 39.1 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 Lordswood Boys' School and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School?
About 944 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lordswood Boys' School: 659. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lordswood Boys' School and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lordswood Boys' School is 267th of 493 and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School is 265th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).