St John's CofE First School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's CofE First School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
81 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
91 students
| Measure | St John's CofE First School Stafford, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #167 of 1,690 | #188 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1992 of 15,697 | #2118 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 81 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 91 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 108% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | stjohnsbishopswood.org/ | www.stmaryscatholicprimarybrewood.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (81.1 vs 80.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 91 students compared with 81.
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 CofE First School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St John's CofE First School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's CofE First School: 81. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's CofE First School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St John's CofE First School is 167th of 1,690 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 188th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).