St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School vs St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
Bexhill-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
Bexhill-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
| Measure | St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Bexhill-on-Sea, South East | St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Bexhill-on-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #876 of 2,471 | #801 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4852 of 15,697 | #4446 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 208 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 5% |
| 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 | Bexhill-on-Sea | Bexhill-on-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmarymags.co.uk | www.stpeterandstpaulprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 65.0).
- •St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 64%).
- •St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 5%).
- •St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 208.
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 Magdalene Catholic Primary School better than St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 65.0 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 Magdalene Catholic Primary School and St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bexhill-on-Sea and Bexhill-on-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School: 208. St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School and St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School rank in South East?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is 876th of 2,471 and St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School is 801st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).