St Thomas More Catholic Primary School vs Valley Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
331 students
Valley Primary
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
581 students
| Measure | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Valley Primary Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1594 of 1,690 | #529 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15013 of 15,697 | #5442 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 331 | 581 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 581 |
| Free school meals | 36.6% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 81.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Birmingham | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sttommor.bham.sch.uk | www.valleyprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Valley Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 12.3).
- •Valley Primary is the larger school with 581 students compared with 331.
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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School better than Valley Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Primary ranks higher (62.0 vs 12.3 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 Thomas More Catholic Primary School and Valley Primary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 331. Valley Primary: 581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas More Catholic Primary School and Valley Primary rank in West Midlands?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 1594th of 1,690 and Valley Primary is 529th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).