The Bishop David Brown School vs The Marist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 979 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Bishop David Brown School
Woking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
790 students
The Marist Catholic Primary School
West Byfleet · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | The Bishop David Brown School Woking, South East | The Marist Catholic Primary School West Byfleet, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #345 of 679 | #169 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1994 of 4,090 | #770 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 790 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 790 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 28.7% | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Woking | West Byfleet |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk | www.marist.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Marist Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 49.4).
- •The Bishop David Brown School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 419.
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 The Bishop David Brown School better than The Marist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Marist Catholic Primary School ranks higher (90.3 vs 49.4 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 The Bishop David Brown School and The Marist Catholic Primary School?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Woking and West Byfleet in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Bishop David Brown School: 790. The Marist Catholic Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Bishop David Brown School and The Marist Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
The Bishop David Brown School is 345th of 679 and The Marist Catholic Primary School is 169th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).