St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School vs St Richard's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 775 m 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 Richard's Catholic College
Bexhill-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,029 students
| Measure | St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Bexhill-on-Sea, South East | St Richard's Catholic College Bexhill-on-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #876 of 2,471 | #113 of 679 |
| National rank | #4852 of 15,697 | #414 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 208 | 1,029 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 1,029 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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.strichardscc.com |
The verdict
- •St Richard's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 65.0).
- •St Richard's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 208.
- •St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St Richard's Catholic College is a academy 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 Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School better than St Richard's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Richard's Catholic College ranks higher (85.7 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 Richard's Catholic College?
About 775 m 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 Richard's Catholic College: 1,029. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School and St Richard's Catholic College rank in South East?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School is 876th of 2,471 and St Richard's Catholic College is 113th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).