Batheaston Church School vs St Mark's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Batheaston Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
181 students
St Mark's CofE School
Bath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
259 students
| Measure | Batheaston Church School Bath, South West | St Mark's CofE School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #759 of 1,695 | #205 of 402 |
| National rank | #7145 of 15,697 | #2055 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 181 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 259 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 31.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 50.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.batheastonprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-marks.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Batheaston Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 48.2).
- •St Mark's CofE School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 181.
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 Batheaston Church School better than St Mark's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Batheaston Church School ranks higher (53.7 vs 48.2 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 Batheaston Church School and St Mark's CofE School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Batheaston Church School: 181. St Mark's CofE School: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Batheaston Church School and St Mark's CofE School rank in South West?
Batheaston Church School is 759th of 1,695 and St Mark's CofE School is 205th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).