St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School vs Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Kidderminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
Kidderminster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School Kidderminster, West Midlands | Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy Kidderminster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #616 of 1,690 | #851 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6257 of 15,697 | #8461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 417 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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 | Kidderminster | Kidderminster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stcatherineskidderminster.co.uk/ | www.wolverleysebright.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 47.9).
- •St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 63%).
- •St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 220.
- •St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is a local authority school while Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy 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's CofE (VC) Primary School better than Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 47.9 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's CofE (VC) Primary School and Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Kidderminster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School: 417. Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School and Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is 616th of 1,690 and Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy is 851st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).