Buglawton Primary School vs Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buglawton Primary School
Congleton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Congleton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
183 students
| Measure | Buglawton Primary School Congleton, North West | Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Congleton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1290 of 2,286 | #1751 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10135 of 15,697 | #13046 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 202 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Congleton | Congleton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.buglawtonprimaryschool.org | www.saintmaryscongleton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Buglawton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.0 vs 25.7).
- •Buglawton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 53%).
- •Buglawton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Buglawton Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 183.
- •Buglawton Primary School is a local authority school while Saint Mary'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 Buglawton Primary School better than Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Buglawton Primary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 25.7 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 Buglawton Primary School and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Congleton and Congleton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buglawton Primary School: 202. Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buglawton Primary School and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Buglawton Primary School is 1290th of 2,286 and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1751st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).