Oldfield School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 799 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oldfield School
Bath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,287 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Oldfield School Bath, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #141 of 402 | #304 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1541 of 4,090 | #3057 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,287 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,287 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.1 | – |
| town | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | oldfieldschool.com/ | www.st-marys.bathnes.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 59.0).
- •Oldfield School is the larger school with 1,287 students compared with 184.
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 Oldfield 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 59.0 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 Oldfield School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 799 m in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oldfield School: 1,287. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oldfield School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Oldfield School is 141st 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).