St Mark's Catholic School vs The Kingston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 7.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark's Catholic School
Hounslow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,214 students
The Kingston Academy
Kingston upon Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,213 students
| Measure | St Mark's Catholic School Hounslow, London | The Kingston Academy Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #55 of 640 | #58 of 640 |
| National rank | #266 of 4,090 | #280 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,214 | 1,213 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,214 | 1,213 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.5 | 62.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 72% | 78.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.5% | 88.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.98 | 5.89 |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | 37.1 |
| town | Hounslow | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-marks.hounslow.sch.uk/ | www.thekingstonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (89.9 vs 89.6).
- •St Mark's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 1,213.
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 St Mark's Catholic School better than The Kingston Academy?
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 St Mark's Catholic School and The Kingston Academy?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Hounslow and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mark's Catholic School: 1,214. The Kingston Academy: 1,213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mark's Catholic School and The Kingston Academy rank in London?
St Mark's Catholic School is 55th of 640 and The Kingston Academy is 58th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).