Highcliffe School vs Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcliffe School
Christchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,519 students
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
Christchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
651 students
| Measure | Highcliffe School Christchurch, South West | Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Christchurch, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #113 of 402 | #829 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1325 of 4,090 | #7716 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,519 | 651 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,519 | 651 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.6 | – |
| town | Christchurch | Christchurch |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.highcliffe.school | www.highcliffeprimary.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highcliffe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.3 vs 51.2).
- •Highcliffe School is the larger school with 1,519 students compared with 651.
- •Highcliffe School is a academy school while Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is a local authority 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 Highcliffe School better than Highcliffe St Mark Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highcliffe School ranks higher (63.3 vs 51.2 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 Highcliffe School and Highcliffe St Mark Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Christchurch and Christchurch in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highcliffe School: 1,519. Highcliffe St Mark Primary School: 651. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highcliffe School and Highcliffe St Mark Primary School rank in South West?
Highcliffe School is 113th of 402 and Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is 829th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).