St Mary's School vs Thorpe House School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 367 m 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
Thorpe House School
Gerrards Cross · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
267 students
| Measure | St Mary's School Gerrards Cross, South East | Thorpe House School Gerrards Cross, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #486 of 679 | #106 of 679 |
| National rank | #3075 of 4,090 | #383 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 391 | 267 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 267 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 55.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.03 | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | – |
| town | Gerrards Cross | Gerrards Cross |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmarysgx.co.uk | www.thorpehouse.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thorpe House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 27.8).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 267.
- •St Mary's School is girls and Thorpe House School is boys.
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 Thorpe House School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorpe House School ranks higher (86.4 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 Thorpe House School?
About 367 m 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. Thorpe House School: 267. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's School and Thorpe House School rank in South East?
St Mary's School is 486th of 679 and Thorpe House School is 106th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).