Churchdown School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 982 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchdown School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,430 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
| Measure | Churchdown School Gloucester, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #65 of 402 | #171 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #846 of 4,090 | #1761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,430 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,430 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 107.4% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.0 | – |
| town | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.churchdownschool.com/ | 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 73.7).
- •Churchdown School is the larger school with 1,430 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 Churchdown 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 73.7 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 Churchdown School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 982 m in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchdown School: 1,430. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchdown School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Churchdown School is 65th of 402 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 171st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).