St Mark's Church of England Academy vs St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 408 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Mitcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
983 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
| Measure | St Mark's Church of England Academy Mitcham, London | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Mitcham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #430 of 640 | #1140 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2380 of 4,090 | #7585 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 983 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 983 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 49.3% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.stmarks.anthemtrust.uk/ | www.st-thomascanterbury.merton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 41.5).
- •St Mark's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 983 students compared with 408.
- •St Mark's Church of England Academy is a academy school while St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic 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 Church of England Academy better than St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 41.5 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 Church of England Academy and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Mitcham and Mitcham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mark's Church of England Academy: 983. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mark's Church of England Academy and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St Mark's Church of England Academy is 430th of 640 and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 1140th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).