Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School vs Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 117 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
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
91 students
| Measure | Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School Crowborough, South East | Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School Newbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1024 of 2,471 | #2096 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5766 of 15,697 | #12820 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 91 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 91 | 91 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Crowborough | Newbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | thewealdfederation.org/markcross/ | www.shaw.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 27.0).
- •Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 60%).
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 Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (60.4 vs 27.0 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 Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Crowborough and Newbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School: 91. Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School and Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School rank in South East?
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is 1024th of 2,471 and Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School is 2096th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).