St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs Towers Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km 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
Towers Infant School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
309 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch, London | Towers Infant School Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #813 of 1,720 | #102 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4873 of 15,697 | #731 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 414 | 309 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 309 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Hornchurch | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stmaryscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk | www.towersinfant.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Towers Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 64.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 309.
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 Towers Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Towers Infant School ranks higher (90.7 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 Towers Infant School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 414. Towers Infant School: 309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Towers Infant School rank in London?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 813th of 1,720 and Towers Infant School is 102nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).