St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot vs The Marist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km 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
The Marist School
Ascot · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
401 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot Ascot, South East | The Marist School Ascot, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #25 of 2,471 | #23 of 679 |
| National rank | #75 of 15,697 | #71 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 210 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 2.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 59.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 71.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 92.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.9 |
| town | Ascot | Ascot |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stfrancisprimary.org | www.themarist.com |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.4 vs 96.2).
- •The Marist School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 210.
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot is a academy school while The Marist School is a independent 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 St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot better than The Marist School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot ranks higher (98.4 vs 96.2 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 The Marist School?
About 1.6 km 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. The Marist School: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot and The Marist School rank in South East?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot is 25th of 2,471 and The Marist School is 23rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).