Mercenfeld Primary School vs Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercenfeld Primary School
Markfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
235 students
Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School
Markfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
| Measure | Mercenfeld Primary School Markfield, East Midlands | Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School Markfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #714 of 1,516 | #1374 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8760 of 15,697 | #14449 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 235 | 93 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 93 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Markfield | Markfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mercenfeld.bepschools.org | www.stanton-u-b.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mercenfeld Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.6 vs 16.9).
- •Mercenfeld Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 47%).
- •Mercenfeld Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Mercenfeld Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 93.
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 Mercenfeld Primary School better than Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mercenfeld Primary School ranks higher (46.6 vs 16.9 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 Mercenfeld Primary School and Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Markfield and Markfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mercenfeld Primary School: 235. Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School: 93. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mercenfeld Primary School and Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Mercenfeld Primary School is 714th of 1,516 and Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School is 1374th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).