Hope Community School Southampton vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 440 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Community School Southampton
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
624 students
| Measure | Hope Community School Southampton Southampton, South East | St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2058 of 2,471 | #2093 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12557 of 15,697 | #12766 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 219 | 624 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 624 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 45.1% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hopecommunityschool.org | www.stmaryspri.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hope Community School Southampton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.3 vs 27.3).
- •Hope Community School Southampton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 56%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 624 students compared with 219.
- •Hope Community School Southampton is a academy school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 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 Hope Community School Southampton better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Hope Community School Southampton ranks higher (28.3 vs 27.3 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 Hope Community School Southampton and St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
About 440 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hope Community School Southampton: 219. St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery: 624. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hope Community School Southampton and St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery rank in South East?
Hope Community School Southampton is 2058th of 2,471 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is 2093rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).