Clawton Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 144 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clawton Academy
Holsworthy · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
82 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
Sturminster Newton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
82 students
| Measure | Clawton Academy Holsworthy, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Sturminster Newton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1629 of 1,695 | #953 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14837 of 15,697 | #8823 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 82 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.3% | 46.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Holsworthy | Sturminster Newton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.clawton-sch.org | www.stmarymarnhull.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 13.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 42%).
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 Clawton Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull ranks higher (46.3 vs 13.7 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 Clawton Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Holsworthy and Sturminster Newton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clawton Academy: 82. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clawton Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull rank in South West?
Clawton Academy is 1629th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is 953rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).