Priory Junior School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 890 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory Junior School
St Neots · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
280 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots
St Neots · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
68 students
| Measure | Priory Junior School St Neots, East of England | St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots St Neots, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1669 of 1,872 | #1685 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13907 of 15,697 | #14027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 280 | 68 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 68 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 32.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | St Neots | St Neots |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.priory.cambs.sch.uk | www.stmarys.act-academytrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (20.5 vs 19.8).
- •Priory Junior School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 68.
- •Priory Junior School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots 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 Priory Junior School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Priory Junior School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots?
About 890 m in a straight line, between St Neots and St Neots in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory Junior School: 280. St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots: 68. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Junior School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots rank in East of England?
Priory Junior School is 1669th of 1,872 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots is 1685th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).