St Mark's Catholic School vs The Orchard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 722 m 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 Orchard Primary School
Hounslow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
624 students
| Measure | St Mark's Catholic School Hounslow, London | The Orchard Primary School Hounslow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 640 | #1007 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #266 of 4,090 | #6338 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,214 | 624 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,214 | 624 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 72% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | – |
| town | Hounslow | Hounslow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-marks.hounslow.sch.uk/ | www.orchardprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 57.7).
- •St Mark's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 624.
- •St Mark's Catholic School is a academy school while The Orchard Primary School is a local authority 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 St Mark's Catholic School better than The Orchard Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Catholic School ranks higher (89.9 vs 57.7 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 St Mark's Catholic School and The Orchard Primary School?
About 722 m in a straight line, between Hounslow and Hounslow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mark's Catholic School: 1,214. The Orchard Primary School: 624. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mark's Catholic School and The Orchard Primary School rank in London?
St Mark's Catholic School is 55th of 640 and The Orchard Primary School is 1007th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).