Race Leys Infant School vs St Francis Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 376 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Race Leys Infant School
Bedworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
148 students
St Francis Catholic Academy
Bedworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Race Leys Infant School Bedworth, West Midlands | St Francis Catholic Academy Bedworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1541 of 1,690 | #455 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14620 of 15,697 | #4806 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 148 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Bedworth | Bedworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.raceleysinfant.com | www.stfranciscatholicprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 15.6).
- •St Francis Catholic Academy is the larger school with 209 students compared with 148.
- •Race Leys Infant School is a local authority school while St Francis Catholic Academy 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 Race Leys Infant School better than St Francis Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Academy ranks higher (65.3 vs 15.6 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 Race Leys Infant School and St Francis Catholic Academy?
About 376 m in a straight line, between Bedworth and Bedworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Race Leys Infant School: 148. St Francis Catholic Academy: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Race Leys Infant School and St Francis Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Race Leys Infant School is 1541st of 1,690 and St Francis Catholic Academy is 455th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).