Duncombe Primary School vs St Mark's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 341 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncombe Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
378 students
St Mark's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
231 students
| Measure | Duncombe Primary School London, London | St Mark's CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #961 of 1,720 | #884 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5998 of 15,697 | #5385 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 378 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 71.3% | 66.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.duncombeprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-marks.islington.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 59.2).
- •Duncombe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 75%).
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •Duncombe Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 231.
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 Duncombe Primary School better than St Mark's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's CofE Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 59.2 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 Duncombe Primary School and St Mark's CofE Primary School?
About 341 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duncombe Primary School: 378. St Mark's CofE Primary School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duncombe Primary School and St Mark's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Duncombe Primary School is 961st of 1,720 and St Mark's CofE Primary School is 884th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).