St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School vs Starbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 730 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
559 students
Starbank School
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
2,161 students
| Measure | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Starbank School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1046 of 1,690 | #73 of 493 |
| National rank | #10239 of 15,697 | #973 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 559 | 2,161 |
| Pupils on roll | 559 | 2,161 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 62.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stberns.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Starbank School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 39.6).
- •Starbank School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 58%).
- •Starbank School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 11%).
- •Starbank School is the larger school with 2,161 students compared with 559.
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Starbank School 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School better than Starbank School?
On the Success Index (England), Starbank School ranks higher (71.1 vs 39.6 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 St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and Starbank School?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School: 559. Starbank School: 2,161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and Starbank School rank in West Midlands?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is 1046th of 1,690 and Starbank School is 73rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).