Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School vs St Mark's CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School
Bude · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
148 students
St Mark's CofE Academy
Bude · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
59 students
| Measure | Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School Bude, South West | St Mark's CofE Academy Bude, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1078 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #9923 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 148 | 59 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 59 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Bude | Bude |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kilkhampton.cornwall.sch.uk | www.stmarks-lap.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.0 vs 15.5).
- •Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 25%).
- •Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 59.
- •Kilkhampton Junior and Infant 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 Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School better than St Mark's CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School ranks higher (41.0 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 Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School and St Mark's CofE Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Bude and Bude in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School: 148. St Mark's CofE Academy: 59. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School and St Mark's CofE Academy rank in South West?
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is 1078th of 1,695 and St Mark's CofE Academy is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).