St Monica Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Monica Primary School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
331 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
428 students
| Measure | St Monica Primary School Southampton, South East | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2086 of 2,471 | #437 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12737 of 15,697 | #2287 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 331 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 73.6% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 17% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmonicaprimary.co.uk | www.spcps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 27.4).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 47%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 331.
- •St Monica Primary School is a academy school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Monica Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 27.4 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 Monica Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Monica Primary School: 331. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Monica Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
St Monica Primary School is 2086th of 2,471 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 437th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).