Sowe Valley Primary School vs St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 506 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sowe Valley Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Sowe Valley Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1181 of 1,690 | #1524 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11406 of 15,697 | #14446 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 3% |
| 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.sowevalleyprimary.co.uk/ | www.stbartholomews.covmat.org |
The verdict
- •Sowe Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.1 vs 16.9).
- •Sowe Valley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 39%).
- •Sowe Valley Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 207.
- •Sowe Valley Primary School is a local authority school while St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy is a academy 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 Sowe Valley Primary School better than St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sowe Valley Primary School ranks higher (34.1 vs 16.9 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 Sowe Valley Primary School and St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy?
About 506 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sowe Valley Primary School: 210. St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sowe Valley Primary School and St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Sowe Valley Primary School is 1181st of 1,690 and St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy is 1524th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).