St Bernard's High School vs St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 812 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's High School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,001 students
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Southend-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
611 students
| Measure | St Bernard's High School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England | St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Southend-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 460 | #1566 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #787 of 4,090 | #13076 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,001 | 611 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,001 | 611 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | Westcliff-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stbernards.southend.sch.uk/ | www.st-marysprittlewell.com |
The verdict
- •St Bernard's High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 25.6).
- •St Bernard's High School is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 611.
- •St Bernard's High School is a academy school while St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Bernard's High School is girls and St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School is co-educational.
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 St Bernard's High School better than St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernard's High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 25.6 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 St Bernard's High School and St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Westcliff-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bernard's High School: 1,001. St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School: 611. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernard's High School and St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School rank in East of England?
St Bernard's High School is 96th of 460 and St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School is 1566th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).