Raddlebarn Primary School vs St Edward's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 701 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raddlebarn Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
373 students
| Measure | Raddlebarn Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Edward's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #913 of 1,690 | #1257 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9078 of 15,697 | #12046 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 391 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83.2% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 2% |
| 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.raddlebarn.co.uk | www.stedward.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Raddlebarn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 30.9).
- •Raddlebarn Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 58%).
- •Raddlebarn Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Raddlebarn Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 373.
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 Raddlebarn Primary School better than St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Raddlebarn Primary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 30.9 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 Raddlebarn Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Raddlebarn Primary School: 391. St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Raddlebarn Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Raddlebarn Primary School is 913th of 1,690 and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is 1257th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).