Saxon Way Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 373 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saxon Way Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Saxon Way Primary School Gillingham, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1918 of 2,471 | #1899 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11501 of 15,697 | #11371 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 396 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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 | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.saxonway-gst.org/ | www.stmarysrcp.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (33.7 vs 34.3).
- •Saxon Way Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 57%).
- •Saxon Way Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 396.
- •Saxon Way Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's 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 Saxon Way Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Saxon Way Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 373 m in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saxon Way Primary School: 396. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saxon Way Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Saxon Way Primary School is 1918th of 2,471 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1899th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).