St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs Water Mill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Water Mill Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Water Mill Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 1,690 | #608 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2051 of 15,697 | #6217 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 418 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 8% |
| 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 | www.stmaryrc.bham.sch.uk | www.watermill.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 58.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 75%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 205.
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School better than Water Mill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 58.3 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School and Water Mill Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 418. Water Mill Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Water Mill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 173rd of 1,690 and Water Mill Primary School is 608th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).