St Gerard's Catholic Primary School vs Walmley Junior School
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 Gerard's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Walmley Junior School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
362 students
| Measure | St Gerard's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Walmley Junior School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #559 of 1,690 | #551 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5739 of 15,697 | #5659 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 235 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 47.2% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stgerard.bham.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (60.6 vs 61.0).
- •St Gerard's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 71%).
- •Walmley Junior School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 235.
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 Gerard's Catholic Primary School better than Walmley Junior 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 Gerard's Catholic Primary School and Walmley Junior School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School: 235. Walmley Junior School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Gerard's Catholic Primary School and Walmley Junior School rank in West Midlands?
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School is 559th of 1,690 and Walmley Junior School is 551st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).