Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School vs St Mary's Catholic Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
193 students
| Measure | Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School Croydon, London | St Mary's Catholic Infant School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1652 of 1,720 | #1046 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13917 of 15,697 | #6701 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 193 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 75.1% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| 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 | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.goodshepherdprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stmaryscatholicprimaryschoolstrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 20.4).
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 Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School better than St Mary's Catholic Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Infant School ranks higher (56.0 vs 20.4 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 Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School and St Mary's Catholic Infant School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 193. St Mary's Catholic Infant School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School and St Mary's Catholic Infant School rank in London?
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 1652nd of 1,720 and St Mary's Catholic Infant School is 1046th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).