Brighton Girls GDST vs St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 365 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Girls GDST
Brighton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
405 students
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Brighton Girls GDST Brighton, South East | St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 679 | #2084 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #299 of 4,090 | #12713 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 405 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 193 |
| Free school meals | – | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 46.7% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 91.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | – |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brightongirls.gdst.net | www.stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Brighton Girls GDST scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.0 vs 27.5).
- •Brighton Girls GDST is the larger school with 405 students compared with 193.
- •Brighton Girls GDST is a independent school while St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Brighton Girls GDST is girls and St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Brighton Girls GDST better than St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brighton Girls GDST ranks higher (89.0 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 Brighton Girls GDST and St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School?
About 365 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton Girls GDST: 405. St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton Girls GDST and St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Brighton Girls GDST is 87th of 679 and St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is 2084th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).