Hartland Primary School vs St Mark's CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 10.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartland Primary School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
106 students
St Mark's CofE Academy
Bude · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
59 students
| Measure | Hartland Primary School Bideford, South West | St Mark's CofE Academy Bude, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #217 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #2147 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 106 | 59 |
| Pupils on roll | 106 | 59 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 0% |
| 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 | Bideford | Bude |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hartland.devon.sch.uk/ | www.stmarks-lap.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hartland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 15.5).
- •Hartland Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 25%).
- •Hartland Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
- •Hartland Primary School is the larger school with 106 students compared with 59.
- •Hartland Primary School is a local authority school while St Mark's CofE Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hartland Primary School better than St Mark's CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hartland Primary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 15.5 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 Hartland Primary School and St Mark's CofE Academy?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bude in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartland Primary School: 106. St Mark's CofE Academy: 59. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartland Primary School and St Mark's CofE Academy rank in South West?
Hartland Primary School is 217th of 1,695 and St Mark's CofE Academy is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).