St Mary's School vs The Gerrards Cross CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Gerrards Cross · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
391 students
The Gerrards Cross CofE School
Gerrards Cross · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
434 students
| Measure | St Mary's School Gerrards Cross, South East | The Gerrards Cross CofE School Gerrards Cross, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #486 of 679 | #179 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3075 of 4,090 | #811 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 391 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 434 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 1.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | – |
| town | Gerrards Cross | Gerrards Cross |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmarysgx.co.uk | www.gerrardscross.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Gerrards Cross CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.0 vs 27.8).
- •The Gerrards Cross CofE School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 391.
- •St Mary's School is a independent school while The Gerrards Cross CofE School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Mary's School is girls and The Gerrards Cross CofE School is co-educational.
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's School better than The Gerrards Cross CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), The Gerrards Cross CofE School ranks higher (90.0 vs 27.8 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's School and The Gerrards Cross CofE School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gerrards Cross and Gerrards Cross in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's School: 391. The Gerrards Cross CofE School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's School and The Gerrards Cross CofE School rank in South East?
St Mary's School is 486th of 679 and The Gerrards Cross CofE School is 179th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).