Culworth Church of England Primary Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Culworth Church of England Primary Academy
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
109 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls
Daventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
| Measure | Culworth Church of England Primary Academy Banbury, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls Daventry, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1267 of 1,516 | #1383 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13385 of 15,697 | #14499 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 109 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Banbury | Daventry |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.culworthschool.org/ | www.stmarysrc-astonlewalls.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Culworth Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.9 vs 16.6).
- •Culworth Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (33% vs 29%).
- •Culworth Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 109 students compared with 81.
- •Culworth Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Culworth Church of England Primary Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls?
On the Success Index (England), Culworth Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (23.9 vs 16.6 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 Culworth Church of England Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Daventry in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Culworth Church of England Primary Academy: 109. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Culworth Church of England Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls rank in East Midlands?
Culworth Church of England Primary Academy is 1267th of 1,516 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls is 1383rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).