Farmborough Church Primary School vs Marksbury CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmborough Church Primary School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
153 students
Marksbury CofE Primary School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
| Measure | Farmborough Church Primary School Bath, South West | Marksbury CofE Primary School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1112 of 1,695 | #1315 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10205 of 15,697 | #11935 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 153 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 153 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | farmboroughchurchprimary.org.uk | www.marksburyschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Farmborough Church Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 31.5).
- •Farmborough Church Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 28%).
- •Marksbury CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Farmborough Church Primary School is the larger school with 153 students compared with 85.
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 Farmborough Church Primary School better than Marksbury CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Farmborough Church Primary School ranks higher (39.7 vs 31.5 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 Farmborough Church Primary School and Marksbury CofE Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farmborough Church Primary School: 153. Marksbury CofE Primary School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farmborough Church Primary School and Marksbury CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Farmborough Church Primary School is 1112th of 1,695 and Marksbury CofE Primary School is 1315th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).