St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School vs St Thomas Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 179 m 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 Thomas Church of England Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Thomas Church of England Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #236 of 1,690 | #1510 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2568 of 15,697 | #14368 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 245 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 49.8% |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 0% |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stcathrc.bham.sch.uk | www.stthomasceacademy.school/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 17.5).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 54%).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 0%).
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 237.
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas Church of England Primary 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 Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School better than St Thomas Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 17.5 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 Thomas Church of England Primary School?
About 179 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School: 245. St Thomas Church of England Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School and St Thomas Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is 236th of 1,690 and St Thomas Church of England Primary School is 1510th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).