Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School vs The Vaynor First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
297 students
The Vaynor First School
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
425 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School Redditch, West Midlands | The Vaynor First School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #104 of 1,690 | #51 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1255 of 15,697 | #601 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 297 | 425 |
| Pupils on roll | 297 | 425 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Redditch | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.mountcarmelfirstschool.co.uk | www.thevaynor.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Vaynor First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 86.3).
- •The Vaynor First School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 297.
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 of Mount Carmel Catholic First School better than The Vaynor First School?
On the Success Index (England), The Vaynor First School ranks higher (91.9 vs 86.3 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 of Mount Carmel Catholic First School and The Vaynor First School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School: 297. The Vaynor First School: 425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School and The Vaynor First School rank in West Midlands?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School is 104th of 1,690 and The Vaynor First School is 51st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).