Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Weelsby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 364 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
Weelsby Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
328 students
| Measure | Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Weelsby Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1576 of 1,636 | #611 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15207 of 15,697 | #6502 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 328 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 61% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 71.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.saintmarysprimarygrimsby.co.uk | www.weelsby.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Weelsby Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 10.5).
- •Weelsby Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 41%).
- •Weelsby Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Weelsby Academy is the larger school with 328 students compared with 221.
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 Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Weelsby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Weelsby Academy ranks higher (56.9 vs 10.5 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 Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy and Weelsby Academy?
About 364 m in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 221. Weelsby Academy: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy and Weelsby Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1576th of 1,636 and Weelsby Academy is 611th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).