St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 348 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
151 students
| Measure | St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Brighton, South East | St Paul's CofE Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2084 of 2,471 | #879 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12713 of 15,697 | #4874 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 193 | 151 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 151 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 27.5).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 61%).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 151.
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 Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School better than St Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's CofE Primary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 27.5 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 Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 348 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School: 193. St Paul's CofE Primary School: 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is 2084th of 2,471 and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 879th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).