Musbury Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Musbury Primary School
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
53 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
| Measure | Musbury Primary School Axminster, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster Axminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1395 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #12624 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 53 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 53 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Axminster | Axminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.musbury-primary.devon.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysaxminster.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.0 vs 26.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster is the larger school with 136 students compared with 53.
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 Musbury Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster ranks higher (28.0 vs 26.9 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 Musbury Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Axminster and Axminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Musbury Primary School: 53. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Musbury Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster rank in South West?
Musbury Primary School is unranked and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster is 1395th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).