St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 962 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,381 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch, London | The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #813 of 1,720 | #251 of 640 |
| National rank | #4873 of 15,697 | #1201 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 414 | 1,381 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 1,381 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.1 |
| town | Hornchurch | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stmaryscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk | www.fbaok.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.9 vs 64.9).
- •The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 414.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is co-educational and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is girls.
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 Catholic Primary School better than The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls ranks higher (65.9 vs 64.9 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 Catholic Primary School and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 414. The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls: 1,381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls rank in London?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 813th of 1,720 and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls is 251st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).