Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School vs Princethorpe Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 534 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
Princethorpe Junior School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
231 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Princethorpe Junior School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1180 of 1,690 | #630 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11404 of 15,697 | #6390 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 233 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 71.9% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 5% |
| 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.olstrose.bham.sch.uk | www.princethorpe.drbignitemat.org |
The verdict
- •Princethorpe Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.4 vs 34.1).
- •Princethorpe Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 50%).
- •Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 231.
- •Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Princethorpe Junior 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 Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School better than Princethorpe Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Princethorpe Junior School ranks higher (57.4 vs 34.1 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 Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School and Princethorpe Junior School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School: 233. Princethorpe Junior School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School and Princethorpe Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School is 1180th of 1,690 and Princethorpe Junior School is 630th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).