Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School vs St Mark's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | St Mark's Church of England Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #499 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #2687 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 117 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | – |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 53.7% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.st-marks.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Mark's Church of England Primary School 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 Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School better than St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
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 Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
How do Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is 499th of 2,471 and St Mark's Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).