Riverside Primary School and Nursery vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 217 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Primary School and Nursery
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
368 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead
Maidenhead · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
284 students
| Measure | Riverside Primary School and Nursery Maidenhead, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1733 of 2,471 | #2217 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10360 of 15,697 | #13540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 368 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 368 | 284 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Maidenhead | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.riversideprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.stmarys-maidenhead.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Riverside Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 23.0).
- •Riverside Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 47%).
- •Riverside Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Riverside Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 368 students compared with 284.
- •Riverside Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead is a academy 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 Riverside Primary School and Nursery better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (39.0 vs 23.0 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 Riverside Primary School and Nursery and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead?
About 217 m in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Primary School and Nursery: 368. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Primary School and Nursery and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead rank in South East?
Riverside Primary School and Nursery is 1733rd of 2,471 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead is 2217th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).