Pirehill First School vs St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 50 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pirehill First School
Stone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
245 students
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
| Measure | Pirehill First School Stone, West Midlands | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #723 of 1,690 | #236 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7216 of 15,697 | #2568 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 245 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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 | Stone | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.pirehill.staffs.sch.uk | www.stcathrc.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 53.5).
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 Pirehill First School better than St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 53.5 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 Pirehill First School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Stone and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pirehill First School: 245. St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pirehill First School and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Pirehill First School is 723rd of 1,690 and St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is 236th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).