Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School vs Mayfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School
Crowborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
Mayfield School
Mayfield · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
349 students
| Measure | Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School Crowborough, South East | Mayfield School Mayfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1024 of 2,471 | #164 of 679 |
| National rank | #5766 of 15,697 | #677 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 91 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 82.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 63.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.6 |
| town | Crowborough | Mayfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | thewealdfederation.org/markcross/ | www.mayfieldgirls.org/ |
The verdict
- •Mayfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 60.4).
- •Mayfield School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 91.
- •Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Mayfield School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is co-educational and Mayfield School is girls.
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 Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School better than Mayfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Mayfield School ranks higher (78.2 vs 60.4 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 Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School and Mayfield School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Crowborough and Mayfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School: 91. Mayfield School: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School and Mayfield School rank in South East?
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is 1024th of 2,471 and Mayfield School is 164th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).