Queen Mary's College vs Rucstall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Mary's College
Basingstoke · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
Rucstall Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Queen Mary's College Basingstoke, South East | Rucstall Primary School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #199 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #957 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 0 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| 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 | 33.9 | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.qmc.ac.uk | www.rucstall.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Mary's College is a academy school while Rucstall 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 Queen Mary's College better than Rucstall 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 Queen Mary's College and Rucstall Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Mary's College: 0. Rucstall Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Mary's College and Rucstall Primary School rank in South East?
Queen Mary's College is unranked and Rucstall Primary School is 199th of 2,471 among sixth form schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).