Richmond Methodist Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 101 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Methodist Primary School
Richmond · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
259 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Richmond · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
| Measure | Richmond Methodist Primary School Richmond, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Richmond, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #870 of 1,636 | #662 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8866 of 15,697 | #7091 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 259 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 259 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 71.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 4% |
| 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 | Richmond | Richmond |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.richmondmethodist.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | smr.npcat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 46.1).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 51%).
- •Richmond Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •Richmond Methodist Primary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 179.
- •Richmond Methodist Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy 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 Richmond Methodist Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy ranks higher (54.1 vs 46.1 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 Richmond Methodist Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 101 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richmond Methodist Primary School: 259. St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richmond Methodist Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Richmond Methodist Primary School is 870th of 1,636 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is 662nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).