Mayfield Preparatory School vs St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 343 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayfield Preparatory School
WALSALL · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Mayfield Preparatory School WALSALL, West Midlands | St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #374 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #4036 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 178 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 235 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | WALSALL | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.mayfieldprep.co.uk | www.st-marymount.walsall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 178.
- •Mayfield Preparatory School is a independent school while St Mary's The Mount Catholic 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 Mayfield Preparatory School better than St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mayfield Preparatory School and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School?
About 343 m in a straight line, between WALSALL and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mayfield Preparatory School: 178. St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mayfield Preparatory School and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Mayfield Preparatory School is unranked and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School is 374th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).