St John Roman Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's Infants' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 825 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
Baldock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
161 students
St Mary's Infants' School
Baldock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
82 students
| Measure | St John Roman Catholic Primary School Baldock, East of England | St Mary's Infants' School Baldock, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1306 of 1,872 | #1109 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10741 of 15,697 | #9223 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 161 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 45.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Baldock | Baldock |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stjohns4.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysinfants.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.3 vs 37.4).
- •St John Roman Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 82.
- •St John Roman Catholic Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's Infants' School is a local authority 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 St John Roman Catholic Primary School better than St Mary's Infants' School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Infants' School ranks higher (44.3 vs 37.4 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 John Roman Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Infants' School?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Baldock and Baldock in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Roman Catholic Primary School: 161. St Mary's Infants' School: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Roman Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Infants' School rank in East of England?
St John Roman Catholic Primary School is 1306th of 1,872 and St Mary's Infants' School is 1109th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).