Sancton Wood School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 473 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sancton Wood School
Cambridgeshire · Independent all-through · Ages 1–16
363 students
St Mary's School
cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
510 students
| Measure | Sancton Wood School Cambridgeshire, East of England | St Mary's School cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #79 of 460 | #74 of 460 |
| National rank | #581 of 4,090 | #515 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 1–16 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 363 | 510 |
| Pupils on roll | 363 | 510 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 68% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.5% | 68% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.3% | 82% |
| EBacc average points | 4.64 | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.1 |
| town | Cambridgeshire | cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sanctonwood.co.uk | www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 80.9).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 363.
- •Sancton Wood School 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 Sancton Wood School better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's School ranks higher (82.7 vs 80.9 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 Sancton Wood School and St Mary's School?
About 473 m in a straight line, between Cambridgeshire and cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sancton Wood School: 363. St Mary's School: 510. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sancton Wood School and St Mary's School rank in East of England?
Sancton Wood School is 79th of 460 and St Mary's School is 74th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).