St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School vs St Mark's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 429 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
| Measure | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Brighton, South East | St Mark's CofE Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2419 of 2,471 | #2461 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15176 of 15,697 | #15584 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 193 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 39.4% | 60.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 33% |
| 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 | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk | www.stmarks.brighton-hove.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (10.8 vs 5.5).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (40% vs 33%).
- •St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 156.
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 St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School better than St Mark's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (10.8 vs 5.5 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 St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School and St Mark's CofE Primary School?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School: 193. St Mark's CofE Primary School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School and St Mark's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 2419th of 2,471 and St Mark's CofE Primary School is 2461st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).