St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 735 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Birmingham, West Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #524 of 1,690 | #71 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5407 of 15,697 | #864 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 218 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 27% |
| 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 | stfrancisprimaryandnursery.co.uk | www.stjosb30.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 62.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 71%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 6%).
- •St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 218 students compared with 210.
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 Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 62.1 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 Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery: 218. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery is 524th of 1,690 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 71st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).