Manor Way Primary Academy vs Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manor Way Primary Academy
Halesowen · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
Halesowen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Manor Way Primary Academy Halesowen, West Midlands | Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School Halesowen, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #119 of 1,690 | #190 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1469 of 15,697 | #2152 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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 | Halesowen | Halesowen |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.manorwayprimary.org.uk/ | www.our-lady.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Manor Way Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 80.0).
- •Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 87%).
- •Manor Way Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Manor Way Primary Academy is the larger school with 205 students compared with 203.
- •Manor Way Primary Academy is a academy school while Our Lady and St Kenelm RC 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 Manor Way Primary Academy better than Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School?
On the Success Index (England), Manor Way Primary Academy ranks higher (84.7 vs 80.0 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 Manor Way Primary Academy and Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Halesowen and Halesowen in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manor Way Primary Academy: 205. Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manor Way Primary Academy and Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School rank in West Midlands?
Manor Way Primary Academy is 119th of 1,690 and Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School is 190th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).