Our Lady's Catholic Primary School vs The Shirestone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 80 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
The Shirestone Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Shirestone Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1418 of 1,690 | #415 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13390 of 15,697 | #4448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 48.8% | 60.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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.ourladys.bham.sch.uk/ | sites.google.com/shirestone.org/shirestoneacademywebsite2022/home |
The verdict
- •The Shirestone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 23.9).
- •The Shirestone Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 55%).
- •The Shirestone Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •The Shirestone Academy is the larger school with 241 students compared with 203.
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's Catholic Primary School better than The Shirestone Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Shirestone Academy ranks higher (67.2 vs 23.9 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's Catholic Primary School and The Shirestone Academy?
About 80 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School: 203. The Shirestone Academy: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady's Catholic Primary School and The Shirestone Academy rank in West Midlands?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is 1418th of 1,690 and The Shirestone Academy is 415th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).