Bathwick St Mary Church School vs Widcombe CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 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
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
243 students
| Measure | Bathwick St Mary Church School Bath, South West | Widcombe CofE Junior School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #475 of 1,695 | #162 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4618 of 15,697 | #1662 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 220 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 12% |
| 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 | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bathwickstmary.org | www.widcombejuniorschool.com |
The verdict
- •Widcombe CofE Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 66.2).
- •Widcombe CofE Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 65%).
- •Widcombe CofE Junior School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 220.
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 Widcombe CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Widcombe CofE Junior School ranks higher (83.3 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 Widcombe CofE Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bathwick St Mary Church School: 220. Widcombe CofE Junior School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bathwick St Mary Church School and Widcombe CofE Junior School rank in South West?
Bathwick St Mary Church School is 475th of 1,695 and Widcombe CofE Junior School is 162nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).