St Augustine's Catholic Primary School vs Widney Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 940 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Widney Junior School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
328 students
| Measure | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Solihull, West Midlands | Widney Junior School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #55 of 1,690 | #145 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #625 of 15,697 | #1728 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 235 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 328 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 110.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 20% |
| 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 | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-augustines.solihull.sch.uk | www.widney.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.7 vs 83.0).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 80%).
- •Widney Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 19%).
- •Widney Junior School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 235.
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Widney Junior School is a local authority 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School better than Widney Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (91.7 vs 83.0 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 Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Widney Junior School?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: 235. Widney Junior School: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Widney Junior School rank in West Midlands?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is 55th of 1,690 and Widney Junior School is 145th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).