Innsworth Junior School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary 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.
Innsworth Junior School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
226 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
| Measure | Innsworth Junior School Gloucester, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1570 of 1,695 | #171 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14134 of 15,697 | #1761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 226 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.innsworthjunior.org.uk/ | 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 19.0).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 36%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Innsworth Junior School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 220.
- •Innsworth Junior School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Innsworth Junior 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 19.0 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 Innsworth Junior School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Innsworth Junior School: 226. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Innsworth Junior School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Innsworth Junior School is 1570th 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).