Benfield Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 668 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benfield Primary School
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Benfield Primary School Brighton, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2201 of 2,471 | #1725 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13455 of 15,697 | #10326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 51.6% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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 | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.benfield.compasseko.uk/ | www.stmarys.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.2 vs 23.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 50%).
- •Benfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Benfield Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 208.
- •Benfield Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Benfield Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.2 vs 23.4 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 Benfield Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benfield Primary School: 209. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benfield Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Benfield Primary School is 2201st of 2,471 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1725th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).