Christ The King College vs St Mark's Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King College
Newport · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,131 students
St Mark's Church of England School
Southampton · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,129 students
| Measure | Christ The King College Newport, South East | St Mark's Church of England School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #363 of 679 | #342 of 679 |
| National rank | #2137 of 4,090 | #1948 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 1,131 | 1,129 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,131 | 1,129 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 66.5% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.7 | – |
| town | Newport | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.christthekingcollege.co.uk | www.stmarksschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 46.5).
- •Christ The King College is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 1,129.
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 Christ The King College better than St Mark's Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Church of England School ranks higher (50.2 vs 46.5 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 Christ The King College and St Mark's Church of England School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Newport and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King College: 1,131. St Mark's Church of England School: 1,129. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King College and St Mark's Church of England School rank in South East?
Christ The King College is 363rd of 679 and St Mark's Church of England School is 342nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).