St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School vs St Oswald's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Kidderminster · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
212 students
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Kidderminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
155 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School Kidderminster, West Midlands | St Oswald's CofE Primary School Kidderminster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1557 of 1,690 | #611 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14766 of 15,697 | #6240 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 212 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 58% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| 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 | Kidderminster | Kidderminster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stmaryscevaprimary.co.uk | www.stoswalds.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 14.4).
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 39%).
- •St Oswald's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 155.
- •St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School is a local authority school while St Oswald's CofE Primary School is a academy 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 CofE (VA) Primary School better than St Oswald's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's CofE Primary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 14.4 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 CofE (VA) Primary School and St Oswald's CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Kidderminster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School: 212. St Oswald's CofE Primary School: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School and St Oswald's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School is 1557th of 1,690 and St Oswald's CofE Primary School is 611th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).