St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Wednesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
245 students
| Measure | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #236 of 1,690 | #560 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2568 of 15,697 | #5753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 245 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 10% |
| 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 | Birmingham | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stcathrc.bham.sch.uk | www.st-josephs.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 60.5).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 74%).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 10%).
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 Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 60.5 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 Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School: 245. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston rank in West Midlands?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is 236th of 1,690 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston is 560th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).