St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs Woodrow First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Studley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
Woodrow First School
Redditch · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
265 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Studley, West Midlands | Woodrow First School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #781 of 1,690 | #1479 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7758 of 15,697 | #13956 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 217 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Studley | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.smc.magnificat.org.uk/ | woodrowfirstschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 20.2).
- •Woodrow First School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 217.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Woodrow First 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School better than Woodrow First School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.0 vs 20.2 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 Woodrow First School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Studley and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 217. Woodrow First School: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Woodrow First School rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 781st of 1,690 and Woodrow First School is 1479th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).