St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School vs St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 83 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Newcastle · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
222 students
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Newcastle, West Midlands | St Osburg's Catholic Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 1,690 | #1081 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3166 of 15,697 | #10523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 222 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 3% |
| 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 | Newcastle | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-margarets.staffs.sch.uk | www.st-osburgs.coventry.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 38.3).
- •St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 62%).
- •St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 3%).
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 Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School better than St Osburg's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School ranks higher (74.0 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 Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School and St Osburg's Catholic Primary School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School: 222. St Osburg's Catholic Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School and St Osburg's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School is 287th of 1,690 and St Osburg's Catholic Primary School is 1081st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).