St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs St Paul's CofE First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
91 students
St Paul's CofE First School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
139 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Stafford, West Midlands | St Paul's CofE First School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #188 of 1,690 | #175 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2118 of 15,697 | #2053 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 91 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 79% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stmaryscatholicprimarybrewood.org.uk/ | www.stpaulsfirstcoven.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (80.3 vs 80.7).
- •St Paul's CofE First School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 91.
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 St Paul's CofE First 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School and St Paul's CofE First School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 91. St Paul's CofE First School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School and St Paul's CofE First School rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 188th of 1,690 and St Paul's CofE First School is 175th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).