Parc Eglos School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 294 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parc Eglos School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
398 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
398 students
| Measure | Parc Eglos School Helston, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1207 of 1,695 | #279 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11144 of 15,697 | #2755 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 398 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 15% |
| 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 | Helston | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | parc-eglos.croftymat.org/ | www.st-marys.swindon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 35.5).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 49%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 4%).
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 Parc Eglos School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 35.5 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 Parc Eglos School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 294 km in a straight line, between Helston and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parc Eglos School: 398. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parc Eglos School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Parc Eglos School is 1207th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 279th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).