St Mary's RC Junior School vs Stanley Park Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's RC Junior School
Carshalton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
361 students
Stanley Park Infants School
Carshalton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
286 students
| Measure | St Mary's RC Junior School Carshalton, London | Stanley Park Infants School Carshalton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #334 of 1,720 | #330 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2022 of 15,697 | #1994 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 361 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 361 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| 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 | Carshalton | Carshalton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stmarysjunior.org.uk | www.stanleyparkinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (80.9 vs 81.1).
- •St Mary's RC Junior School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 286.
- •St Mary's RC Junior School is a local authority school while Stanley Park Infants 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 St Mary's RC Junior School better than Stanley Park Infants School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Mary's RC Junior School and Stanley Park Infants School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Carshalton and Carshalton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's RC Junior School: 361. Stanley Park Infants School: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's RC Junior School and Stanley Park Infants School rank in London?
St Mary's RC Junior School is 334th of 1,720 and Stanley Park Infants School is 330th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).