Kingswood School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood School
Bath · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
886 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Kingswood School Bath, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #343 of 402 | #304 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3391 of 4,090 | #3057 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 886 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 886 | 184 |
| Free school meals | – | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.08 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.7 | – |
| town | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk | www.st-marys.bathnes.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 21.9).
- •Kingswood School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 184.
- •Kingswood School is a independent 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 Kingswood School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 21.9 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 Kingswood School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingswood School: 886. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingswood School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Kingswood School is 343rd of 402 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 304th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).