Great Marlow School vs St Paul's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Marlow School
Marlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,395 students
St Paul's Catholic College
Sunbury-on-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,395 students
| Measure | Great Marlow School Marlow, South East | St Paul's Catholic College Sunbury-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #267 of 679 | #79 of 679 |
| National rank | #1416 of 4,090 | #270 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,395 | 1,395 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,395 | 1,395 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 118.2% | 130.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | 61.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.6% | 75.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.1% | 88.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | 5.75 |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | 38.3 |
| town | Marlow | Sunbury-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gms.bucks.sch.uk | www.st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.8 vs 61.2).
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 Great Marlow School better than St Paul's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic College ranks higher (89.8 vs 61.2 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 Great Marlow School and St Paul's Catholic College?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Marlow and Sunbury-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Marlow School: 1,395. St Paul's Catholic College: 1,395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Marlow School and St Paul's Catholic College rank in South East?
Great Marlow School is 267th of 679 and St Paul's Catholic College is 79th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).