Smith's Wood Academy vs St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 198 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith's Wood Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
697 students
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
200 students
| Measure | Smith's Wood Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #479 of 493 | #1346 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3979 of 4,090 | #12804 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 697 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 697 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 65.4% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69.7% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | smithswood.co.uk/ | sjb.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.1 vs 9.3).
- •Smith's Wood Academy is the larger school with 697 students compared with 200.
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 Smith's Wood Academy better than St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (27.1 vs 9.3 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 Smith's Wood Academy and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
About 198 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Smith's Wood Academy: 697. St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Smith's Wood Academy and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Smith's Wood Academy is 479th of 493 and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 1346th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).