Rednal Hill Infant School vs St Columba's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 810 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rednal Hill Infant School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
257 students
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
183 students
| Measure | Rednal Hill Infant School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Columba's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1474 of 1,690 | #513 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13924 of 15,697 | #5308 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 257 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 46.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.rednalhill-inf.bham.sch.uk/ | www.stcolumba.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.6 vs 20.4).
- •Rednal Hill Infant School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 183.
- •Rednal Hill Infant School is a local authority school while St Columba's Catholic Primary 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 Rednal Hill Infant School better than St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Columba's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.6 vs 20.4 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 Rednal Hill Infant School and St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rednal Hill Infant School: 257. St Columba's Catholic Primary School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rednal Hill Infant School and St Columba's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Rednal Hill Infant School is 1474th of 1,690 and St Columba's Catholic Primary School is 513th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).