Queen's Crescent School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen's Crescent School
Chippenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Chippenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
| Measure | Queen's Crescent School Chippenham, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Chippenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 1,695 | #1438 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2886 of 15,697 | #13052 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 411 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 0% |
| 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 | Chippenham | Chippenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.queenscrescent.wilts.sch.uk | www.st-marys-pri.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen's Crescent School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 25.7).
- •Queen's Crescent School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 50%).
- •Queen's Crescent School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Queen's Crescent School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 165.
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 Queen's Crescent School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen's Crescent School ranks higher (75.6 vs 25.7 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 Queen's Crescent School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chippenham and Chippenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen's Crescent School: 411. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen's Crescent School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Queen's Crescent School is 290th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1438th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).