St John the Baptist CofE Primary School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
114 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Pulborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
| Measure | St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Worthing, South East | St Mary's CofE Primary School Pulborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1999 of 2,471 | #1218 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12190 of 15,697 | #6894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 114 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 2.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Worthing | Pulborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjbps.co.uk | www.stmaryswashington.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 30.1).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 46%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 96.
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 John the Baptist CofE Primary School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (55.1 vs 30.1 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 John the Baptist CofE Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Worthing and Pulborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School: 114. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John the Baptist CofE Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is 1999th of 2,471 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1218th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).