St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull vs Stalbridge Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull
Sturminster Newton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
82 students
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School
Stalbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Sturminster Newton, South West | Stalbridge Church of England Primary School Stalbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #953 of 1,695 | #748 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8823 of 15,697 | #7027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 82 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 46.9% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Sturminster Newton | Stalbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stmarymarnhull.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.stalbridge.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stalbridge Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 46.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 65%).
- •Stalbridge Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Stalbridge Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 82.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is a academy school while Stalbridge Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull better than Stalbridge Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stalbridge Church of England Primary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 46.3 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull and Stalbridge Church of England Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Sturminster Newton and Stalbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull: 82. Stalbridge Church of England Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull and Stalbridge Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is 953rd of 1,695 and Stalbridge Church of England Primary School is 748th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).