Gorringe Park Primary School vs St Mark's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 716 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gorringe Park Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
St Mark's Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Gorringe Park Primary School Mitcham, London | St Mark's Primary School Mitcham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1539 of 1,720 | #629 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #12073 of 15,697 | #3712 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 434 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 45% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 78.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 18% |
| 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 | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gorringepark.co.uk | www.stmarks.merton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 30.7).
- •St Mark's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 59%).
- •St Mark's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 2%).
- •Gorringe Park Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 225.
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 Gorringe Park Primary School better than St Mark's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 30.7 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 Gorringe Park Primary School and St Mark's Primary School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Mitcham and Mitcham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gorringe Park Primary School: 434. St Mark's Primary School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gorringe Park Primary School and St Mark's Primary School rank in London?
Gorringe Park Primary School is 1539th of 1,720 and St Mark's Primary School is 629th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).