Salesian College vs St Mark's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 429 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salesian College
Farnborough · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
527 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Farnborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Salesian College Farnborough, South East | St Mark's Church of England Primary School Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #56 of 679 | #373 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #192 of 4,090 | #1888 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 527 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 527 | 102 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 71.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.6 | – |
| town | Farnborough | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.salesiancollege.com | www.stmarkscofe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Salesian College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 81.8).
- •Salesian College is the larger school with 527 students compared with 102.
- •Salesian College is a independent school while St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Salesian College better than St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Salesian College ranks higher (92.9 vs 81.8 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 Salesian College and St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Farnborough and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salesian College: 527. St Mark's Church of England Primary School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salesian College and St Mark's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Salesian College is 56th of 679 and St Mark's Church of England Primary School is 373rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).