Rookery School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 33 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rookery School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
| Measure | Rookery School Birmingham, West Midlands | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1409 of 1,690 | #195 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13320 of 15,697 | #2200 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 453 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 55.9% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 13% |
| 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 | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.rookeryschool.co.uk | www.sacredheart.coventry.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.7 vs 24.3).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 53%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
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 Rookery School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 24.3 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 Rookery School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rookery School: 453. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rookery School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Rookery School is 1409th of 1,690 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 195th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).