Penns Primary School vs St Edmund Campion Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 999 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penns Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
St Edmund Campion Catholic School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,158 students
| Measure | Penns Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | St Edmund Campion Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #329 of 1,690 | #268 of 493 |
| National rank | #3492 of 15,697 | #2501 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 203 | 1,158 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,158 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.5 |
| town | Sutton Coldfield | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.pennsji.bham.sch.uk/ | www.stedcamp.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Penns Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 39.1).
- •St Edmund Campion Catholic School is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 203.
- •Penns Primary School is a local authority school while St Edmund Campion Catholic 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 Penns Primary School better than St Edmund Campion Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Penns Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 39.1 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 Penns Primary School and St Edmund Campion Catholic School?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penns Primary School: 203. St Edmund Campion Catholic School: 1,158. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penns Primary School and St Edmund Campion Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Penns Primary School is 329th of 1,690 and St Edmund Campion Catholic School is 268th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).