St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School vs Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Kidderminster · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
212 students
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Kidderminster, West Midlands | Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1557 of 1,690 | #1673 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14766 of 15,697 | #15622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 58% | 79.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Kidderminster | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stmaryscevaprimary.co.uk | www.welshhousefarm.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.4 vs 4.6).
- •St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (39% vs 32%).
- •St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 CofE (VA) Primary School better than Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School ranks higher (14.4 vs 4.6 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 CofE (VA) Primary School and Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School: 212. Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School and Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School is 1557th of 1,690 and Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base is 1673rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).