Bathwick St Mary Church School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
| Measure | Bathwick St Mary Church School Bath, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #475 of 1,695 | #171 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4618 of 15,697 | #1761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 220 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 10% |
| 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 | Bath | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bathwickstmary.org | www.st-marys-churchdown.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 66.2).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 65%).
- •Bathwick St Mary Church School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
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 Bathwick St Mary Church School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 66.2 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 Bathwick St Mary Church School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Bath and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bathwick St Mary Church School: 220. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bathwick St Mary Church School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Bathwick St Mary Church School is 475th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 171st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).