St Francis Catholic Academy vs The Canons C of E Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 824 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Catholic Academy
Bedworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
The Canons C of E Primary School
Bedworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
628 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic Academy Bedworth, West Midlands | The Canons C of E Primary School Bedworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #455 of 1,690 | #452 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4806 of 15,697 | #4771 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 628 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 628 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 9% |
| 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 | Bedworth | Bedworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stfranciscatholicprimary.co.uk | www.thecanonsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (65.3 vs 65.5).
- •The Canons C of E Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 72%).
- •St Francis Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •The Canons C of E Primary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 209.
- •St Francis Catholic Academy is a academy school while The Canons C of E 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 Francis Catholic Academy better than The Canons C of E Primary 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 Francis Catholic Academy and The Canons C of E Primary School?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Bedworth and Bedworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Francis Catholic Academy: 209. The Canons C of E Primary School: 628. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis Catholic Academy and The Canons C of E Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Francis Catholic Academy is 455th of 1,690 and The Canons C of E Primary School is 452nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).