Northlands Primary School vs St Marie's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northlands Primary School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
| Measure | Northlands Primary School Rugby, West Midlands | St Marie's Catholic Primary School Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #712 of 1,690 | #1225 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7133 of 15,697 | #11801 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 208 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.northlands-school.org.uk/ | www.st-maries.com/ |
The verdict
- •Northlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 32.2).
- •Northlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 55%).
- •Northlands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •St Marie's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 208.
- •Northlands Primary School is a local authority school while St Marie'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 Northlands Primary School better than St Marie's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northlands Primary School ranks higher (53.8 vs 32.2 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 Northlands Primary School and St Marie's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northlands Primary School: 208. St Marie's Catholic Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northlands Primary School and St Marie's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Northlands Primary School is 712th of 1,690 and St Marie's Catholic Primary School is 1225th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).