Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School vs St Mark's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
603 students
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School Poole, South West | St Mark's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #656 of 1,695 | #735 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6163 of 15,697 | #6914 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 603 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 603 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| 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 | Poole | Bournemouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk | www.st-marks.bournemouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 55.0).
- •Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 418.
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 Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School better than St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 55.0 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 Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Poole and Bournemouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School: 603. St Mark's Church of England Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School and St Mark's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School is 656th of 1,695 and St Mark's Church of England Primary School is 735th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).