Nishkam Primary School Birmingham vs St Francis Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 761 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
424 students
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
338 students
| Measure | Nishkam Primary School Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands | St Francis Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 1,690 | #1687 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1303 of 15,697 | #15686 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 424 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 64.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nishkamschooltrust.org | www.stfranrc.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Nishkam Primary School Birmingham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 1.9).
- •Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is the larger school with 424 students compared with 338.
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 Nishkam Primary School Birmingham better than St Francis Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nishkam Primary School Birmingham ranks higher (85.9 vs 1.9 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 Nishkam Primary School Birmingham and St Francis Catholic Primary School?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham: 424. St Francis Catholic Primary School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nishkam Primary School Birmingham and St Francis Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is 109th of 1,690 and St Francis Catholic Primary School is 1687th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).