Sidney Stringer Primary Academy vs St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 367 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
345 students
| Measure | Sidney Stringer Primary Academy Coventry, West Midlands | St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #908 of 1,690 | #933 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9028 of 15,697 | #9201 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 416 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 345 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 39.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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 | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sidneystringerprimary.org.uk | www.stmary-stben.coventry.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (45.2 vs 44.4).
- •Sidney Stringer Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 63%).
- •St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is the larger school with 416 students compared with 345.
- •Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is a academy school while St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary 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 Sidney Stringer Primary Academy better than St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sidney Stringer Primary Academy and St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School?
About 367 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy: 416. St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sidney Stringer Primary Academy and St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is 908th of 1,690 and St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School is 933rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).