Redland Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 954 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redland Primary School
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
291 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Chippenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
| Measure | Redland Primary School Chippenham, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Chippenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #549 of 1,695 | #1438 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5275 of 15,697 | #13052 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 291 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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.redland.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.st-marys-pri.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Redland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 25.7).
- •Redland Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 50%).
- •Redland Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Redland Primary School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 165.
- •Redland Primary School is a local authority 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 Redland Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Redland Primary School ranks higher (62.8 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 Redland Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Chippenham and Chippenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Redland Primary School: 291. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Redland Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Redland Primary School is 549th 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).