Banister Primary School vs St Mark's Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 975 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banister Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
St Mark's Church of England School
Southampton · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,129 students
| Measure | Banister Primary School Southampton, South East | St Mark's Church of England School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1301 of 2,471 | #342 of 679 |
| National rank | #7420 of 15,697 | #1948 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 417 | 1,129 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 1,129 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.banisterschool.co.uk/ | www.stmarksschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Banister Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 50.2).
- •Banister Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 63%).
- •St Mark's Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •St Mark's Church of England School is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 417.
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 Banister Primary School better than St Mark's Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Banister Primary School ranks higher (52.6 vs 50.2 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 Banister Primary School and St Mark's Church of England School?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banister Primary School: 417. St Mark's Church of England School: 1,129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banister Primary School and St Mark's Church of England School rank in South East?
Banister Primary School is 1301st of 2,471 and St Mark's Church of England School is 342nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).