St John Fisher Catholic Primary School vs Wyken Croft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 550 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
Wyken Croft Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
899 students
| Measure | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | Wyken Croft Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #728 of 1,690 | #787 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7273 of 15,697 | #7837 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 458 | 899 |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | 899 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-johnfisher.coventry.sch.uk | www.wykencroft.coventry.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 50.7).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- •Wyken Croft Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Wyken Croft Primary School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 458.
- •St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Wyken Croft 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 John Fisher Catholic Primary School better than Wyken Croft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic Primary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 50.7 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 John Fisher Catholic Primary School and Wyken Croft Primary School?
About 550 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: 458. Wyken Croft Primary School: 899. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Fisher Catholic Primary School and Wyken Croft Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 728th of 1,690 and Wyken Croft Primary School is 787th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).