Havergal CofE (C) Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 50 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Havergal CofE (C) Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Leek · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
| Measure | Havergal CofE (C) Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Academy Leek, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #703 of 1,690 | #187 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7064 of 15,697 | #2117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 179 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 14% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Leek |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.havergal.org.uk/ | www.st-marys-leek.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.3 vs 54.2).
- •St Mary's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 59%).
- •Havergal CofE (C) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 14%).
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 Havergal CofE (C) Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Academy ranks higher (80.3 vs 54.2 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 Havergal CofE (C) Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Academy?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Leek in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Havergal CofE (C) Primary School: 179. St Mary's Catholic Academy: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Havergal CofE (C) Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Havergal CofE (C) Primary School is 703rd of 1,690 and St Mary's Catholic Academy is 187th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).