St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull vs Sturminster Newton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.0 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
Sturminster Newton High School
Sturminster Newton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
605 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Sturminster Newton, South West | Sturminster Newton High School Sturminster Newton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #953 of 1,695 | #195 of 402 |
| National rank | #8823 of 15,697 | #1972 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 82 | 605 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 605 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 46.9% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.5 |
| town | Sturminster Newton | Sturminster Newton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stmarymarnhull.dorset.sch.uk/ | www.mysnhs.net |
The verdict
- •Sturminster Newton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.9 vs 46.3).
- •Sturminster Newton High School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 82.
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 Sturminster Newton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Sturminster Newton High School ranks higher (49.9 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 Sturminster Newton High School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Sturminster Newton and Sturminster Newton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull: 82. Sturminster Newton High School: 605. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull and Sturminster Newton High School rank in South West?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull is 953rd of 1,695 and Sturminster Newton High School is 195th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).