Great Binfields Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Binfields Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
357 students
| Measure | Great Binfields Primary School Basingstoke, South East | St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #755 of 2,471 | #1020 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4085 of 15,697 | #5740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 415 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 8% |
| 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 | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greatbinfields.co.uk | www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Binfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 60.6).
- •Great Binfields Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 65%).
- •Great Binfields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 8%).
- •Great Binfields Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 357.
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 Great Binfields Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Binfields Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 60.6 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 Great Binfields Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Binfields Primary School: 415. St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Binfields Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School rank in South East?
Great Binfields Primary School is 755th of 2,471 and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is 1020th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).