Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School vs St Marys Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 185 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
Crowborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
St Marys Catholic Primary School
Crowborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Crowborough, South East | St Marys Catholic Primary School Crowborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2085 of 2,471 | #2032 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12730 of 15,697 | #12451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 403 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.fermorschool.org.uk | www.stmarysrc.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Marys Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.9 vs 27.4).
- •St Marys Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 40%).
- •Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 214.
- •Sir Henry Fermor Church of England 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 Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School better than St Marys Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Marys Catholic Primary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 27.4 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 Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School and St Marys Catholic Primary School?
About 185 m in a straight line, between Crowborough and Crowborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School: 403. St Marys Catholic Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School and St Marys Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School is 2085th 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).