St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs St Paul's Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 463 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
St Paul's Girls' School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
833 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School London, London | St Paul's Girls' School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #798 of 1,720 | #542 of 640 |
| National rank | #4786 of 15,697 | #3331 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 180 | 833 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 833 |
| Free school meals | 35% | – |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 22.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | 54.9 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stmarysrc.lbhf.sch.uk | www.spgs.org |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.4 vs 22.9).
- •St Paul's Girls' School is the larger school with 833 students compared with 180.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's Girls' School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is co-educational and St Paul's Girls' School 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 St Paul's Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.4 vs 22.9 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 St Paul's Girls' School?
About 463 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 180. St Paul's Girls' School: 833. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School and St Paul's Girls' School rank in London?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 798th of 1,720 and St Paul's Girls' School is 542nd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).