Robin Hood Academy vs St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 255 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robin Hood Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
508 students
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Robin Hood Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1387 of 1,690 | #1153 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13146 of 15,697 | #11147 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 508 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 508 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 27.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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.robinhoodacademy.co.uk | www.sab.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.5 vs 25.2).
- •Robin Hood Academy is the larger school with 508 students compared with 204.
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 Robin Hood Academy better than St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School ranks higher (35.5 vs 25.2 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 Robin Hood Academy and St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School?
About 255 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robin Hood Academy: 508. St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robin Hood Academy and St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Robin Hood Academy is 1387th of 1,690 and St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School is 1153rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).