Friars Primary School and Nursery vs St George's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 607 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friars Primary School and Nursery
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
St George's Catholic Primary School
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Friars Primary School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea, East of England | St George's Catholic Primary School Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1172 of 1,872 | #351 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9676 of 15,697 | #2722 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 429 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 13% |
| 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 | Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.friarsprimary.co.uk/ | www.sgcps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St George's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 42.2).
- •St George's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 66%).
- •St George's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Friars Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 429 students compared with 209.
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 Friars Primary School and Nursery better than St George's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St George's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 42.2 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 Friars Primary School and Nursery and St George's Catholic Primary School?
About 607 m in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Friars Primary School and Nursery: 429. St George's Catholic Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friars Primary School and Nursery and St George's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Friars Primary School and Nursery is 1172nd of 1,872 and St George's Catholic Primary School is 351st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).