Riverside Education vs St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 244 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Education
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
100 students
St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
| Measure | Riverside Education Birmingham, West Midlands | St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 493 | #1556 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4075 of 4,090 | #14747 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 100 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 234 |
| Free school meals | – | 58.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | riversideeducation.co.uk/ | www.stcuthbertsrc.org |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.6 vs 2.5).
- •St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 100.
- •Riverside Education is a independent school while St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School is a local authority 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 Riverside Education better than St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School ranks higher (14.6 vs 2.5 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 Riverside Education and St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School?
About 244 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Education: 100. St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Education and St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School rank in West Midlands?
Riverside Education is 490th of 493 and St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School is 1556th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).