Hounsome Fields Primary School vs St Mark's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hounsome Fields Primary School
Basingstoke · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
29 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
634 students
| Measure | Hounsome Fields Primary School Basingstoke, South East | St Mark's Church of England Primary School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #234 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #1098 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 29 | 634 |
| Pupils on roll | 29 | 634 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 6.9% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| 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 | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hounsomefields.school/ | www.stmarksprimary.net |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 80.1).
- •St Mark's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 29.
- •Hounsome Fields Primary School is a academy school while St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Hounsome Fields Primary School 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 (87.6 vs 80.1 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 Hounsome Fields Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hounsome Fields Primary School: 29. St Mark's Church of England Primary School: 634. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hounsome Fields Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Hounsome Fields Primary School is unranked and St Mark's Church of England Primary School is 234th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).