Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School vs The University of Birmingham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 841 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
The University of Birmingham School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,188 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | The University of Birmingham School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1180 of 1,690 | #222 of 493 |
| National rank | #11404 of 15,697 | #2240 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 233 | 1,188 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 1,188 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.olstrose.bham.sch.uk | www.uobschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The University of Birmingham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.8 vs 34.1).
- •The University of Birmingham School is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 233.
- •Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The University of Birmingham 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 The University of Birmingham School?
On the Success Index (England), The University of Birmingham School ranks higher (44.8 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 The University of Birmingham School?
About 841 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. The University of Birmingham School: 1,188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School and The University of Birmingham School rank in West Midlands?
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School is 1180th of 1,690 and The University of Birmingham School is 222nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).