Castle Batch Primary School vs St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 634 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Batch Primary School
Weston-super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
484 students
St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Weston-Super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
396 students
| Measure | Castle Batch Primary School Weston-super-Mare, South West | St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School Weston-Super-Mare, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #837 of 1,695 | #459 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7766 of 15,697 | #4523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 484 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 116.6% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 11% |
| 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 | Weston-super-Mare | Weston-Super-Mare |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.castlebatch.n-somerset.sch.uk | www.saintmarks.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 50.9).
- •St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 64%).
- •St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Castle Batch Primary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 396.
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 Castle Batch Primary School better than St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School ranks higher (66.8 vs 50.9 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 Castle Batch Primary School and St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Weston-super-Mare and Weston-Super-Mare in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Batch Primary School: 484. St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Batch Primary School and St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School rank in South West?
Castle Batch Primary School is 837th of 1,695 and St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School is 459th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).