Mander Portman Woodward vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 176 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mander Portman Woodward
Cambridge · Independent secondary · Ages 14–20
133 students
St Mary's School
cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
510 students
| Measure | Mander Portman Woodward Cambridge, East of England | St Mary's School cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #438 of 460 | #74 of 460 |
| National rank | #3676 of 4,090 | #515 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 14–20 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 133 | 510 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 510 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 55.4% | 68% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 20.6 | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 68% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 82% |
| EBacc average points | 1.67 | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | 38.1 | 43.1 |
| town | Cambridge | cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mpw.ac.uk/locations/cambridge/ | www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 18.0).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 133.
- •Mander Portman Woodward is co-educational and St Mary's School is girls.
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 Mander Portman Woodward better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's School ranks higher (82.7 vs 18.0 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 Mander Portman Woodward and St Mary's School?
About 176 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mander Portman Woodward: 133. St Mary's School: 510. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mander Portman Woodward and St Mary's School rank in East of England?
Mander Portman Woodward is 438th of 460 and St Mary's School is 74th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).