Martins Wood Primary School vs St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martins Wood Primary School
Stevenage · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
532 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
530 students
| Measure | Martins Wood Primary School Stevenage, East of England | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #904 of 1,872 | #786 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7449 of 15,697 | #6607 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 532 | 530 |
| Pupils on roll | 532 | 530 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 68.2% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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 | Stevenage | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.martinswood.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 52.5).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 65%).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Martins Wood Primary School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 530.
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 Martins Wood Primary School better than St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks higher (56.4 vs 52.5 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 Martins Wood Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Stevenage and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Martins Wood Primary School: 532. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 530. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Martins Wood Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Martins Wood Primary School is 904th of 1,872 and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 786th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).