St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School vs Wheelers Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 513 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
288 students
Wheelers Lane Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
656 students
| Measure | St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Wheelers Lane Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #451 of 1,690 | #1176 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4743 of 15,697 | #11377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 288 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 68.6% | 104.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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.stdunstans.bham.sch.uk | wlprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 34.3).
- •St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 59%).
- •St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Wheelers Lane Primary School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 288.
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 Dunstan's Catholic Primary School better than Wheelers Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.6 vs 34.3 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 Dunstan's Catholic Primary School and Wheelers Lane Primary School?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School: 288. Wheelers Lane Primary School: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School and Wheelers Lane Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School is 451st of 1,690 and Wheelers Lane Primary School is 1176th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).