Olton Primary School vs St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 650 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olton Primary School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
643 students
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Olton Primary School Solihull, West Midlands | St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #544 of 1,690 | #281 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5575 of 15,697 | #3112 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 643 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 643 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 17% |
| 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 | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.olton.solihull.co.uk | www.st-andrews.solihull.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 61.4).
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 68%).
- •St Andrew's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 11%).
- •Olton Primary School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 221.
- •Olton Primary School is a local authority school while St Andrew's 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 Olton Primary School better than St Andrew's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 61.4 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 Olton Primary School and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School?
About 650 m in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Olton Primary School: 643. St Andrew's Catholic Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Olton Primary School and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Olton Primary School is 544th of 1,690 and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School is 281st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).