St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School vs Waverley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 717 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
Waverley School
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 2–19
1,687 students
| Measure | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Waverley School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1046 of 1,690 | #258 of 493 |
| National rank | #10239 of 15,697 | #2459 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 559 | 1,687 |
| Pupils on roll | 559 | 1,687 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 53.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | 14.9 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stberns.co.uk | www.waverley.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (39.6 vs 40.0).
- •Waverley School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 58%).
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •Waverley School is the larger school with 1,687 students compared with 559.
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Waverley 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School better than Waverley School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and Waverley School?
About 717 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. Waverley School: 1,687. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School and Waverley School rank in West Midlands?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is 1046th of 1,690 and Waverley School is 258th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).