Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth vs St Mark's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
580 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
437 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St Mark's Church of England Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #172 of 185 | #182 of 811 |
| National rank | #3874 of 4,090 | #3667 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 580 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 580 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bishopsgarth.outwood.com | www.stmarks-elmtree.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 13.1).
- •Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth is the larger school with 580 students compared with 437.
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 Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth better than St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 13.1 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 Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth and St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth: 580. St Mark's Church of England Primary School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth and St Mark's Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth is 172nd of 185 and St Mark's Church of England Primary School is 182nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).