St Mary's School vs The Stephen Perse Foundation
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 219 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
The Stephen Perse Foundation
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 2–21
1,482 students
| Measure | St Mary's School cambridge, East of England | The Stephen Perse Foundation Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 460 | #199 of 460 |
| National rank | #515 of 4,090 | #1617 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–21 |
| Students | 510 | 1,482 |
| Pupils on roll | 510 | 1,482 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 74.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.28 | 4.66 |
| A level points per entry | 43.1 | 45.3 |
| town | cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk | www.stephenperse.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 57.4).
- •The Stephen Perse Foundation is the larger school with 1,482 students compared with 510.
- •St Mary's School is girls and The Stephen Perse Foundation 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 The Stephen Perse Foundation?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's School ranks higher (82.7 vs 57.4 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 Mary's School and The Stephen Perse Foundation?
About 219 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. The Stephen Perse Foundation: 1,482. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's School and The Stephen Perse Foundation rank in East of England?
St Mary's School is 74th of 460 and The Stephen Perse Foundation is 199th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).