Bishop Ramsey Church of England School vs St Mark's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
Ruislip · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,218 students
St Mark's Catholic School
Hounslow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,214 students
| Measure | Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Ruislip, London | St Mark's Catholic School Hounslow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #138 of 640 | #55 of 640 |
| National rank | #651 of 4,090 | #266 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,218 | 1,214 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,218 | 1,214 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.0 | 62.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59% | 72% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.1% | 85.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.21 | 5.98 |
| A level points per entry | 32.2 | 38.2 |
| town | Ruislip | Hounslow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopramseyschool.org | www.st-marks.hounslow.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 79.1).
- •Bishop Ramsey Church of England School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 1,214.
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 Bishop Ramsey Church of England School better than St Mark's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Catholic School ranks higher (89.9 vs 79.1 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 Bishop Ramsey Church of England School and St Mark's Catholic School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Ruislip and Hounslow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School: 1,218. St Mark's Catholic School: 1,214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Ramsey Church of England School and St Mark's Catholic School rank in London?
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School is 138th of 640 and St Mark's Catholic School is 55th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).