Footsteps Trust vs Marathon Science School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Footsteps Trust
London · Independent secondary · Ages 12–16
34 students
Marathon Science School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
35 students
| Measure | Footsteps Trust London, London | Marathon Science School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 12–16 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 34 | 35 |
| Pupils on roll | 34 | 35 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 42.5% | 29.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 2.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 3.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 3.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.14 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | Footstepstrust.com | www.marathonschool.com |
The verdict
- •Marathon Science School is the larger school with 35 students compared with 34.
- •Footsteps Trust is co-educational and Marathon Science School is boys.
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 Footsteps Trust better than Marathon Science School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Footsteps Trust and Marathon Science School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Footsteps Trust: 34. Marathon Science School: 35. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Footsteps Trust and Marathon Science School rank in London?
Footsteps Trust is unranked and Marathon Science School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).