Lonesome Primary School vs St Mark's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 470 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lonesome Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
273 students
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Mitcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
983 students
| Measure | Lonesome Primary School Mitcham, London | St Mark's Church of England Academy Mitcham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1436 of 1,720 | #430 of 640 |
| National rank | #10695 of 15,697 | #2380 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 273 | 983 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 983 |
| Free school meals | 57.1% | 49.3% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.4 |
| town | Mitcham | Mitcham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bedifferent-federation.org.uk/index.html | www.stmarks.anthemtrust.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.5 vs 37.6).
- •St Mark's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 983 students compared with 273.
- •Lonesome Primary School is a local authority school while St Mark's Church of England 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 Lonesome Primary School better than St Mark's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Church of England Academy ranks higher (41.5 vs 37.6 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 Lonesome Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Academy?
About 470 m in a straight line, between Mitcham and Mitcham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lonesome Primary School: 273. St Mark's Church of England Academy: 983. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lonesome Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Academy rank in London?
Lonesome Primary School is 1436th of 1,720 and St Mark's Church of England Academy is 430th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).