St Clare's Catholic Primary School vs Welford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 801 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
Welford Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
| Measure | St Clare's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Welford Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1682 of 1,690 | #1413 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15673 of 15,697 | #13341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 193 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 60.6% | 62.6% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.stclare.bham.sch.uk | www.welford.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Welford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.2 vs 3.2).
- •Welford Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 193.
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Welford Primary School is a local authority 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 Clare's Catholic Primary School better than Welford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Welford Primary School ranks higher (24.2 vs 3.2 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 Clare's Catholic Primary School and Welford Primary School?
About 801 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Clare's Catholic Primary School: 193. Welford Primary School: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Clare's Catholic Primary School and Welford Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Clare's Catholic Primary School is 1682nd of 1,690 and Welford Primary School is 1413th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).