Sir Frederick Gibberd College vs St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 658 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Frederick Gibberd College
Harlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
880 students
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Harlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,099 students
| Measure | Sir Frederick Gibberd College Harlow, East of England | St Mark's West Essex Catholic School Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #257 of 460 | #249 of 460 |
| National rank | #2103 of 4,090 | #2049 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 880 | 1,099 |
| Pupils on roll | 880 | 1,099 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.8% | 38.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.4% | 61.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.10 | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.3 |
| town | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.sirfrederickgibberdcollege.org/ | 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 47.2).
- •St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is the larger school with 1,099 students compared with 880.
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 Sir Frederick Gibberd College 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 47.2 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 Sir Frederick Gibberd College and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School?
About 658 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir Frederick Gibberd College: 880. St Mark's West Essex Catholic School: 1,099. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir Frederick Gibberd College and St Mark's West Essex Catholic School rank in East of England?
Sir Frederick Gibberd College is 257th 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).