Mere Green Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mere Green Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
422 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
357 students
| Measure | Mere Green Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #454 of 1,690 | #553 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4804 of 15,697 | #5674 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 422 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 170% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 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.meregrn.bham.sch.uk/ | www.stjosutton.net |
The verdict
- •Mere Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 60.9).
- •Mere Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 60%).
- •Mere Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •Mere Green Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 357.
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 Mere Green Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mere Green Primary School ranks higher (65.3 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 Mere Green Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mere Green Primary School: 422. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mere Green Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Mere Green Primary School is 454th 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).