St Mary's School vs St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 223 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
510 students
St Pauls CofE VA Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
152 students
| Measure | St Mary's School cambridge, East of England | St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 460 | #1616 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #515 of 4,090 | #13557 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 510 | 152 |
| Pupils on roll | 510 | 152 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.1 | – |
| town | cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk | www.stpauls.cambs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 22.9).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 152.
- •St Mary's School is a independent school while St Pauls CofE VA Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Mary's School is girls and St Pauls CofE VA 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 Mary's School better than St Pauls CofE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's School ranks higher (82.7 vs 22.9 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 School and St Pauls CofE VA Primary School?
About 223 m in a straight line, between cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's School: 510. St Pauls CofE VA Primary School: 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's School and St Pauls CofE VA Primary School rank in East of England?
St Mary's School is 74th of 460 and St Pauls CofE VA Primary School is 1616th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).