St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles vs Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.7 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
Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
Aylesford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
398 students
| Measure | St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles Aylesford, South East | Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford Aylesford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1908 of 2,471 | #819 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11427 of 15,697 | #4545 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 109 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 77.9% | 126.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 15% |
| 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 | Aylesford | Aylesford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-marks-aylesford.kent.sch.uk | www.aylesford.viat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 34.0).
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 56%).
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 6%).
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford is the larger school with 398 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 Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford ranks higher (66.7 vs 34.0 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 Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Aylesford and Aylesford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles: 109. Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles and Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford rank in South East?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles is 1908th of 2,471 and Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford is 819th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).