Hornbeam Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 814 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornbeam Primary School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
182 students
| Measure | Hornbeam Primary School Deal, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Deal, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2168 of 2,471 | #1556 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13216 of 15,697 | #9059 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 207 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Deal | Deal |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hornbeam.kent.sch.uk | www.stmarysdeal.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 24.8).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 58%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Hornbeam Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 182.
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 Hornbeam Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.1 vs 24.8 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 Hornbeam Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Deal and Deal in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hornbeam Primary School: 207. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hornbeam Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Hornbeam Primary School is 2168th of 2,471 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1556th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).