Churchdown Village Infant School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchdown Village Infant School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
187 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
| Measure | Churchdown Village Infant School Gloucester, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #78 of 1,695 | #171 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #800 of 15,697 | #1761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 187 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Gloucester | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.churchdownvillageinf.co.uk/ | www.st-marys-churchdown.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Churchdown Village Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.0 vs 82.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 187.
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 Village Infant School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Churchdown Village Infant School ranks higher (90.0 vs 82.7 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 Village Infant School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchdown Village Infant School: 187. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchdown Village Infant School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Churchdown Village Infant School is 78th 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).