Bishop's Stortford College vs St Mary's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 479 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop's Stortford College
Bishop's Stortford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,241 students
St Mary's Catholic School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,106 students
| Measure | Bishop's Stortford College Bishop's Stortford, East of England | St Mary's Catholic School Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #407 of 460 | #81 of 460 |
| National rank | #3394 of 4,090 | #594 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,241 | 1,106 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,241 | 1,106 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 107.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 23.4 | 57.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 65.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 89.2% |
| EBacc average points | 1.74 | 5.33 |
| A level points per entry | 44.7 | 29.3 |
| town | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org | www.stmarys.net |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 21.8).
- •Bishop's Stortford College is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 1,106.
- •Bishop's Stortford College is a independent school while St Mary's Catholic School is a academy 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 Bishop's Stortford College better than St Mary's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic School ranks higher (80.5 vs 21.8 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 Bishop's Stortford College and St Mary's Catholic School?
About 479 m in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop's Stortford College: 1,241. St Mary's Catholic School: 1,106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop's Stortford College and St Mary's Catholic School rank in East of England?
Bishop's Stortford College is 407th of 460 and St Mary's Catholic School is 81st of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).