Oasis Academy Short Heath vs St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 362 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oasis Academy Short Heath
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
353 students
| Measure | Oasis Academy Short Heath Birmingham, West Midlands | St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #532 of 1,690 | #547 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5455 of 15,697 | #5637 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 427 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 56.4% | 49.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 15% |
| 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.oasisacademyshortheath.org/ | www.stmgtmry.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.9 vs 61.1).
- •Oasis Academy Short Heath does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 72%).
- •St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 10%).
- •Oasis Academy Short Heath is the larger school with 427 students compared with 353.
- •Oasis Academy Short Heath is a academy school while St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant 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 Oasis Academy Short Heath better than St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant 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 Oasis Academy Short Heath and St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School?
About 362 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oasis Academy Short Heath: 427. St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oasis Academy Short Heath and St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Oasis Academy Short Heath is 532nd of 1,690 and St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School is 547th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).