Maryland Primary School vs St Francis' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 225 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maryland Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
403 students
St Francis' Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
| Measure | Maryland Primary School London, London | St Francis' Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1182 of 1,720 | #667 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7920 of 15,697 | #3954 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 403 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 50.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 61% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 23% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.maryland.newham.sch.uk/ | www.st-francis.newham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 50.3).
- •St Francis' Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 64%).
- •St Francis' Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 13%).
- •Maryland Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 256.
- •Maryland Primary School is a local authority school while St Francis' Catholic Primary School 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 Maryland Primary School better than St Francis' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 50.3 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 Maryland Primary School and St Francis' Catholic Primary School?
About 225 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maryland Primary School: 403. St Francis' Catholic Primary School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maryland Primary School and St Francis' Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Maryland Primary School is 1182nd of 1,720 and St Francis' Catholic Primary School is 667th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).