Castle View School vs St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle View School
Canvey Island · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,098 students
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Harlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,099 students
| Measure | Castle View School Canvey Island, East of England | St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #393 of 460 | #249 of 460 |
| National rank | #3301 of 4,090 | #2049 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,098 | 1,099 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,098 | 1,099 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.0 | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16.4% | 38.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 29.8% | 61.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.81 | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.3 |
| town | Canvey Island | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.castleviewschool.co.uk/ | www.st-marks.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's West Essex Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 23.2).
- •St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is the larger school with 1,099 students compared with 1,098.
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 Castle View School better than St Mark's West Essex Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's West Essex Catholic School ranks higher (48.4 vs 23.2 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 Castle View School and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Canvey Island and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle View School: 1,098. St Mark's West Essex Catholic School: 1,099. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View School and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School rank in East of England?
Castle View School is 393rd of 460 and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is 249th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).