St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch vs St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
Berkhamsted · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Berkhamsted · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
144 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch Berkhamsted, East of England | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Berkhamsted, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1022 of 1,872 | #778 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8500 of 15,697 | #6538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 226 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 144 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 12% |
| 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 | Berkhamsted | Berkhamsted |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmarys916.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stmore.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 47.7).
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 53%).
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch is the larger school with 226 students compared with 144.
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch is a local authority school while St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch better than St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (56.7 vs 47.7 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 CofE Primary School, Northchurch and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Berkhamsted and Berkhamsted in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch: 226. St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in East of England?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch is 1022nd of 1,872 and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 778th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).