Rugby Free Secondary School vs St Marie's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 903 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rugby Free Secondary School
Rugby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,168 students
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
| Measure | Rugby Free Secondary School Rugby, West Midlands | St Marie's Catholic Primary School Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 493 | #1225 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2227 of 4,090 | #11801 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,168 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,168 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.0 | – |
| town | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk/ | www.st-maries.com/ |
The verdict
- •Rugby Free Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 32.2).
- •Rugby Free Secondary School is the larger school with 1,168 students compared with 396.
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 Rugby Free Secondary School better than St Marie's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rugby Free Secondary School ranks higher (45.0 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 Rugby Free Secondary School and St Marie's Catholic Primary School?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rugby Free Secondary School: 1,168. St Marie's Catholic Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rugby Free Secondary School and St Marie's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Rugby Free Secondary School is 218th of 493 and St Marie's Catholic Primary School is 1225th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).