Holly Lodge Primary Academy vs St Mark's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Lodge Primary Academy
Ash Vale · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Farnborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Holly Lodge Primary Academy Ash Vale, South East | St Mark's Church of England Primary School Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1258 of 2,471 | #373 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7160 of 15,697 | #1888 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 418 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Ash Vale | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hollylodge.kite.academy | www.stmarkscofe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 53.7).
- •Holly Lodge Primary Academy is the larger school with 418 students compared with 102.
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 Holly Lodge Primary Academy better than St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (81.8 vs 53.7 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 Holly Lodge Primary Academy and St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ash Vale and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Lodge Primary Academy: 418. St Mark's Church of England Primary School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Lodge Primary Academy and St Mark's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Holly Lodge Primary Academy is 1258th of 2,471 and St Mark's Church of England Primary School is 373rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).