St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy vs St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
BRIDGNORTH · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Bridgnorth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
| Measure | St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy BRIDGNORTH, West Midlands | St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Bridgnorth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 1,690 | #1057 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #276 of 15,697 | #10309 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 193 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 63.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | BRIDGNORTH | Bridgnorth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sjrc.co.uk | www.stmarysbc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 39.3).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 193 students compared with 188.
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 John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy better than St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (95.6 vs 39.3 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 John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between BRIDGNORTH and Bridgnorth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 193. St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 22nd of 1,690 and St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School is 1057th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).