Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School
Pershore · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
94 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Evesham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
135 students
| Measure | Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School Pershore, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Evesham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 1,690 | #1344 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #593 of 15,697 | #12780 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 94 | 135 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 135 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 65.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Pershore | Evesham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cropthorneschool.org/ | www.stmarysrc.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 27.2).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 94.
- •Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First 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 Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School ranks higher (91.9 vs 27.2 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 Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Pershore and Evesham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School: 94. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 135. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School is 50th of 1,690 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1344th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).