Southam College vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 731 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southam College
Southam · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,637 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam
Southam · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
150 students
| Measure | Southam College Southam, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam Southam, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 493 | #1071 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1078 of 4,090 | #10448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,637 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,637 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.61 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.6 | – |
| town | Southam | Southam |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.southamcollege.com/ | www.mso.magnificat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southam College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 38.6).
- •Southam College is the larger school with 1,637 students compared with 150.
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 Southam College better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam?
On the Success Index (England), Southam College ranks higher (68.7 vs 38.6 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 Southam College and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam?
About 731 m in a straight line, between Southam and Southam in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southam College: 1,637. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southam College and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam rank in West Midlands?
Southam College is 85th of 493 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam is 1071st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).