St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 9.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
357 students
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
358 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #553 of 1,690 | #1080 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5674 of 15,697 | #10522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 357 | 358 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 358 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 170% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Sutton Coldfield | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stjosutton.net | www.stmaryshandsworth.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 38.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 57%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth is the larger school with 358 students compared with 357.
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 38.3 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 357. St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth: 358. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth rank in West Midlands?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 553rd of 1,690 and St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth is 1080th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).