Abbotsweld Primary Academy vs St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 918 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotsweld Primary Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
307 students
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Harlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,099 students
| Measure | Abbotsweld Primary Academy Harlow, East of England | St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #701 of 1,872 | #249 of 460 |
| National rank | #5778 of 15,697 | #2049 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 307 | 1,099 |
| Pupils on roll | 307 | 1,099 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.3 |
| town | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.netacademies.net/abbotsweld/ | www.st-marks.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbotsweld Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 48.4).
- •St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is the larger school with 1,099 students compared with 307.
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 Abbotsweld Primary Academy better than St Mark's West Essex Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbotsweld Primary Academy ranks higher (60.3 vs 48.4 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 Abbotsweld Primary Academy and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbotsweld Primary Academy: 307. St Mark's West Essex Catholic School: 1,099. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbotsweld Primary Academy and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School rank in East of England?
Abbotsweld Primary Academy is 701st of 1,872 and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is 249th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).