St Columba's College vs The Marlborough Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 550 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Columba's College
St Albans · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
822 students
The Marlborough Science Academy
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,337 students
| Measure | St Columba's College St Albans, East of England | The Marlborough Science Academy St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #396 of 460 | #280 of 460 |
| National rank | #3311 of 4,090 | #2299 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 822 | 1,337 |
| Pupils on roll | 822 | 1,337 |
| Free school meals | – | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 107% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.9 | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 36.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 60.4% |
| EBacc average points | 2.61 | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | 40.7 | 28.9 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | stcolumbascollege.org | www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Marlborough Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 23.2).
- •The Marlborough Science Academy is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 822.
- •St Columba's College is a independent school while The Marlborough Science Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Columba's College better than The Marlborough Science Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Marlborough Science Academy ranks higher (43.5 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 St Columba's College and The Marlborough Science Academy?
About 550 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Columba's College: 822. The Marlborough Science Academy: 1,337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Columba's College and The Marlborough Science Academy rank in East of England?
St Columba's College is 396th of 460 and The Marlborough Science Academy is 280th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).