St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles vs The Holmesdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles
Aylesford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
The Holmesdale School
Snodland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
606 students
| Measure | St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles Aylesford, South East | The Holmesdale School Snodland, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1908 of 2,471 | #478 of 679 |
| National rank | #11427 of 15,697 | #3021 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 109 | 606 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 606 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 35.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.9% | 63.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 5.0 |
| town | Aylesford | Snodland |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-marks-aylesford.kent.sch.uk | www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.0 vs 28.9).
- •The Holmesdale School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 109.
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, Eccles better than The Holmesdale School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles ranks higher (34.0 vs 28.9 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 Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles and The Holmesdale School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Aylesford and Snodland in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles: 109. The Holmesdale School: 606. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles and The Holmesdale School rank in South East?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles is 1908th of 2,471 and The Holmesdale School is 478th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).