Red Oak Primary School vs St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 722 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Red Oak Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
155 students
| Measure | Red Oak Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #462 of 1,872 | #1310 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3768 of 15,697 | #10798 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 420 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 73.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Lowestoft | Lowestoft |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.redoakprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stmarysrcps.com/ |
The verdict
- •Red Oak Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 37.1).
- •Red Oak Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 61%).
- •Red Oak Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Red Oak Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 155.
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 Red Oak Primary School better than St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Red Oak Primary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 37.1 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 Red Oak Primary School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 722 m in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Red Oak Primary School: 420. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Red Oak Primary School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Red Oak Primary School is 462nd of 1,872 and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is 1310th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).