Bembridge Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bembridge Church of England Primary School
Bembridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
186 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ryde · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
182 students
| Measure | Bembridge Church of England Primary School Bembridge, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Ryde, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1774 of 2,471 | #1783 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10581 of 15,697 | #10645 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 186 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 10% |
| 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 | Bembridge | Ryde |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bembridgeceprimary.co.uk/ | www.stmaryspri.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (38.0 vs 37.8).
- •Bembridge Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 48%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Bembridge Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 182.
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 Bembridge Church of England Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary 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 Bembridge Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Bembridge and Ryde in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bembridge Church of England Primary School: 186. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bembridge Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Bembridge Church of England Primary School is 1774th of 2,471 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1783rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).