St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs The Priors School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Henley-in-Arden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
The Priors School
Southam · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
102 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Henley-in-Arden, West Midlands | The Priors School Southam, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #81 of 1,690 | #419 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #989 of 15,697 | #4487 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 102 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.3% | 145.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 0% |
| 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 | Henley-in-Arden | Southam |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stmaryshenley.warwickshire.sch.uk | www.thepriorsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.5 vs 67.0).
- •The Priors School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 80%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School better than The Priors School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (88.5 vs 67.0 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School and The Priors School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Henley-in-Arden and Southam in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 102. The Priors School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School and The Priors School rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 81st of 1,690 and The Priors School is 419th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).