St Mark's Church of England Primary School vs The Discovery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 108 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
634 students
The Discovery School
West Malling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
634 students
| Measure | St Mark's Church of England Primary School Basingstoke, South East | The Discovery School West Malling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #234 of 2,471 | #224 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1098 of 15,697 | #1061 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 634 | 634 |
| Pupils on roll | 634 | 634 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 18% |
| 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 | Basingstoke | West Malling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmarksprimary.net | www.discovery.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (87.6 vs 87.9).
- •St Mark's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 80%).
- •St Mark's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 18%).
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 Mark's Church of England Primary School better than The Discovery 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 St Mark's Church of England Primary School and The Discovery School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and West Malling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School: 634. The Discovery School: 634. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mark's Church of England Primary School and The Discovery School rank in South East?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is 234th of 2,471 and The Discovery School is 224th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).