Slade Primary School vs SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 647 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Slade Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
424 students
| Measure | Slade Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #401 of 1,690 | #1423 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4274 of 15,697 | #13443 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 442 | 424 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 424 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 56.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 2% |
| 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 | slade.bham.sch.uk/ | www.stmryjon.net |
The verdict
- •Slade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 23.6).
- •Slade Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 57%).
- •Slade Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 2%).
- •Slade Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 424.
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 Slade Primary School better than SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Slade Primary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 23.6 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 Slade Primary School and SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Slade Primary School: 442. SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School: 424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Slade Primary School and SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Slade Primary School is 401st of 1,690 and SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School is 1423rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).