New Ways School vs St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 688 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Ways School
Kings Norton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
44 students
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | New Ways School Kings Norton, West Midlands | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #619 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #6277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 44 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 44 | 206 |
| Free school meals | – | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 67.7% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Kings Norton | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.keyschildren.co.uk/schools/new-ways-school-college | www.stjonfsh.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 44.
- •New Ways School is a independent school while St John Fisher Catholic Primary School 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 New Ways School better than St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Ways School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Kings Norton and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Ways School: 44. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Ways School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
New Ways School is unranked and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 619th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).