Middlemarch School vs Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 869 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middlemarch School
Nuneaton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
156 students
Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy
Nuneaton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
572 students
| Measure | Middlemarch School Nuneaton, West Midlands | Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1561 of 1,690 | #395 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14779 of 15,697 | #4231 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 156 | 572 |
| Pupils on roll | 156 | 572 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 120.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 6% |
| 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 | Nuneaton | Nuneaton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.middlemarchschool.co.uk | www.olstjacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 14.3).
- •Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 29%).
- •Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy is the larger school with 572 students compared with 156.
- •Middlemarch School is a local authority school while Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy 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 Middlemarch School better than Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 14.3 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 Middlemarch School and Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Nuneaton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Middlemarch School: 156. Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy: 572. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Middlemarch School and Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Middlemarch School is 1561st of 1,690 and Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy is 395th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).