Race Leys Junior School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Race Leys Junior School
Bedworth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
217 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Studley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
| Measure | Race Leys Junior School Bedworth, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Studley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #321 of 1,690 | #781 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3424 of 15,697 | #7758 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 217 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 9% |
| 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 | Bedworth | Studley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.raceleys-gst.org/ | www.smc.magnificat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Race Leys Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 51.0).
- •Race Leys Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 60%).
- •Race Leys Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 9%).
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 Race Leys Junior School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Race Leys Junior School ranks higher (72.5 vs 51.0 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 Race Leys Junior School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Bedworth and Studley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Race Leys Junior School: 217. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Race Leys Junior School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Race Leys Junior School is 321st of 1,690 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 781st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).