Jarvis Brook Primary School vs St Marys Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jarvis Brook Primary School
Crowborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
96 students
St Marys Catholic Primary School
Crowborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Jarvis Brook Primary School Crowborough, South East | St Marys Catholic Primary School Crowborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1274 of 2,471 | #2032 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7265 of 15,697 | #12451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 96 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 45.7% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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 | Crowborough | Crowborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.stmarysrc.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Jarvis Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 28.9).
- •Jarvis Brook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 47%).
- •Jarvis Brook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •St Marys Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 96.
- •Jarvis Brook Primary School is a academy school while St Marys 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 Jarvis Brook Primary School better than St Marys Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Jarvis Brook Primary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 28.9 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 Jarvis Brook Primary School and St Marys Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Crowborough and Crowborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jarvis Brook Primary School: 96. St Marys Catholic Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jarvis Brook Primary School and St Marys Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Jarvis Brook Primary School is 1274th of 2,471 and St Marys Catholic Primary School is 2032nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).