St Mary's Catholic School vs Windhill21
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 190 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic School
Bishop's Stortford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,106 students
Windhill21
Bishop's Stortford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic School Bishop's Stortford, East of England | Windhill21 Bishop's Stortford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #81 of 460 | #369 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #594 of 4,090 | #2906 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,106 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,106 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.5% | 107.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | – |
| town | Bishop's Stortford | Bishop's Stortford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmarys.net | www.windhill.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 75.5).
- •St Mary's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 451.
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 Mary's Catholic School better than Windhill21?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic School ranks higher (80.5 vs 75.5 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 Mary's Catholic School and Windhill21?
About 190 m in a straight line, between Bishop's Stortford and Bishop's Stortford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic School: 1,106. Windhill21: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic School and Windhill21 rank in East of England?
St Mary's Catholic School is 81st of 460 and Windhill21 is 369th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).