St Christopher's CEVCP School vs St Mary's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Christopher's CEVCP School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
389 students
St Mary's Church of England Academy
Bury St Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | St Christopher's CEVCP School Bury St Edmunds, East of England | St Mary's Church of England Academy Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #861 of 1,872 | #1758 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7087 of 15,697 | #14622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 389 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Bury St Edmunds | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | chr.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.smpsac.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Christopher's CEVCP School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 15.6).
- •St Christopher's CEVCP School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 31%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 414 students compared with 389.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is St Christopher's CEVCP School better than St Mary's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Christopher's CEVCP School ranks higher (54.1 vs 15.6 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 Christopher's CEVCP School and St Mary's Church of England Academy?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Bury St Edmunds and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Christopher's CEVCP School: 389. St Mary's Church of England Academy: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Christopher's CEVCP School and St Mary's Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
St Christopher's CEVCP School is 861st of 1,872 and St Mary's Church of England Academy is 1758th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).