St Ambrose Catholic Primary vs St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 890 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ambrose Catholic Primary
Kidderminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
207 students
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Kidderminster · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
212 students
| Measure | St Ambrose Catholic Primary Kidderminster, West Midlands | St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Kidderminster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #675 of 1,690 | #1557 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6825 of 15,697 | #14766 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 207 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 58% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 4% |
| 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 | Kidderminster | Kidderminster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | st-ambrose.sch.life | www.stmaryscevaprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 14.4).
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 39%).
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 207.
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary is a academy school while St Mary's CofE (VA) 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 St Ambrose Catholic Primary better than St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ambrose Catholic Primary ranks higher (55.4 vs 14.4 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 St Ambrose Catholic Primary and St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Kidderminster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary: 207. St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ambrose Catholic Primary and St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Ambrose Catholic Primary is 675th of 1,690 and St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School is 1557th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).