St Anthony's Catholic Primary School vs WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
253 students
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
394 students
| Measure | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #537 of 1,690 | #477 of 493 |
| National rank | #5509 of 15,697 | #3977 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 253 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 49.2% |
| Capacity filled | 120.5% | 61.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 14.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 35.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 17.0 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-anthonys.solihull.sch.uk/ | solihull.wmgacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 9.4).
- •WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is the larger school with 394 students compared with 253.
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 St Anthony's Catholic Primary School better than WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
On the Success Index (England), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 9.4 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 St Anthony's Catholic Primary School and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School: 253. WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull): 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Anthony's Catholic Primary School and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) rank in West Midlands?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 537th of 1,690 and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) is 477th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).