Chantry Community Primary School vs St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chantry Community Primary School
Bexhill-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Bexhill-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Chantry Community Primary School Bexhill-on-Sea, South East | St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Bexhill-on-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2398 of 2,471 | #876 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14980 of 15,697 | #4852 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 195 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 35.9% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 14% |
| 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 | Bexhill-on-Sea | Bexhill-on-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chantry.eschools.sch.uk | www.stmarymags.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 12.5).
- •St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 42%).
- •St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 195.
- •Chantry Community Primary School is a academy school while St Mary Magdalene 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chantry Community Primary School better than St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 12.5 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 Chantry Community Primary School and St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bexhill-on-Sea and Bexhill-on-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chantry Community Primary School: 195. St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chantry Community Primary School and St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Chantry Community Primary School is 2398th of 2,471 and St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is 876th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).