St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy vs Wargrave CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
Newton-le-Willows · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
219 students
Wargrave CofE Primary School
Newton-le-Willows · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
424 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Newton-le-Willows, North West | Wargrave CofE Primary School Newton-le-Willows, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #485 of 2,286 | #1696 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4114 of 15,697 | #12716 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 219 | 424 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 424 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 2% |
| 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 | Newton-le-Willows | Newton-le-Willows |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/ | www.wargraveprimary.org.uk/home |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.9 vs 27.5).
- •St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 57%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 2%).
- •Wargrave CofE Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 219.
- •St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is a academy school while Wargrave CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Catholic Junior Academy better than Wargrave CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy ranks higher (68.9 vs 27.5 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 Junior Academy and Wargrave CofE Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Newton-le-Willows and Newton-le-Willows in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy: 219. Wargrave CofE Primary School: 424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy and Wargrave CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is 485th of 2,286 and Wargrave CofE Primary School is 1696th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).