St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs The Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
The Grove Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
187 students
| Measure | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | The Grove Primary School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1056 of 1,516 | #1275 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11571 of 15,697 | #13445 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 179 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 59.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 70.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Melton Mowbray | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.st-marys-school.co.uk/ | www.meltongrove.org |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 23.6).
- •The Grove Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 55%).
- •The Grove Primary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 179.
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 Church of England Primary School better than The Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (33.3 vs 23.6 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 Church of England Primary School and The Grove Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 179. The Grove Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Church of England Primary School and The Grove Primary School rank in East Midlands?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1056th of 1,516 and The Grove Primary School is 1275th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).