Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools vs Downe House
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools
Thatcham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
307 students
Downe House
Thatcham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
535 students
| Measure | Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Thatcham, South East | Downe House Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #555 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3450 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 307 | 535 |
| Pupils on roll | 307 | 535 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 76.8% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 18.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.8 |
| town | Thatcham | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brockmarl.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Downe House is the larger school with 535 students compared with 307.
- •Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is co-educational and Downe House is girls.
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 Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools better than Downe House?
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 Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools and Downe House?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools: 307. Downe House: 535. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools and Downe House rank in South East?
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is unranked and Downe House is 555th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).