Burham Church of England Primary School vs St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burham Church of England Primary School
Rochester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles
Aylesford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
| Measure | Burham Church of England Primary School Rochester, South East | St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles Aylesford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #892 of 2,471 | #1908 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4961 of 15,697 | #11427 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 179 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 6% |
| 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 | Rochester | Aylesford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burham.kent.sch.uk | www.st-marks-aylesford.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Burham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 34.0).
- •Burham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 56%).
- •Burham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Burham Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 109.
- •Burham Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles is a academy 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 Burham Church of England Primary School better than St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles?
On the Success Index (England), Burham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 34.0 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 Burham Church of England Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Aylesford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burham Church of England Primary School: 179. St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burham Church of England Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles rank in South East?
Burham Church of England Primary School is 892nd of 2,471 and St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles is 1908th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).