St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot vs St Mary's School Ascot
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 433 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
Ascot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
St Mary's School Ascot
Ascot · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
401 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot Ascot, South East | St Mary's School Ascot Ascot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 2,471 | #503 of 679 |
| National rank | #75 of 15,697 | #3159 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 210 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 2.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.2 |
| town | Ascot | Ascot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stfrancisprimary.org | www.st-marys-ascot.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.4 vs 25.9).
- •St Mary's School Ascot is the larger school with 401 students compared with 210.
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot is a academy school while St Mary's School Ascot is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot is co-educational and St Mary's School Ascot is girls.
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 St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot better than St Mary's School Ascot?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot ranks higher (98.4 vs 25.9 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 St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot and St Mary's School Ascot?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Ascot and Ascot in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot: 210. St Mary's School Ascot: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot and St Mary's School Ascot rank in South East?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot is 25th of 2,471 and St Mary's School Ascot is 503rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).