St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School vs West House School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 799 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
West House School
Birmingham · Independent primary · Ages 1–11
297 students
| Measure | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | West House School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #236 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #2568 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 1–11 |
| Students | 245 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 245 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| 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.westhouseprep.com |
The verdict
- •West House School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 245.
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while West House School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is co-educational and West House School is boys.
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 West House 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 Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School and West House School?
About 799 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. West House School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School and West House School rank in West Midlands?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is 236th of 1,690 and West House School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).