Ropery Walk Primary School vs St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ropery Walk Primary School
Seaham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
SEAHAM · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
308 students
| Measure | Ropery Walk Primary School Seaham, North East | St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School SEAHAM, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #331 of 811 | #116 of 811 |
| National rank | #6490 of 15,697 | #2419 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 219 | 308 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 308 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 14% |
| 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 | Seaham | SEAHAM |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.roperywalk.org.uk | www.st-marymagdalens.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 56.9).
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 68%).
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 12%).
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 219.
- •Ropery Walk Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary Magdalen's 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 Ropery Walk Primary School better than St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 56.9 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 Ropery Walk Primary School and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Seaham and SEAHAM in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ropery Walk Primary School: 219. St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School: 308. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ropery Walk Primary School and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Ropery Walk Primary School is 331st of 811 and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is 116th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).