Kingswood School vs St Mark's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood School
Bath · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
886 students
St Mark's CofE School
Bath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
259 students
| Measure | Kingswood School Bath, South West | St Mark's CofE School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #343 of 402 | #205 of 402 |
| National rank | #3391 of 4,090 | #2055 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 886 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 886 | 259 |
| Free school meals | – | 31.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 50.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.3 | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 44.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 63.5% |
| EBacc average points | 2.08 | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | 43.7 | – |
| town | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk | www.st-marks.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mark's CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 21.9).
- •Kingswood School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 259.
- •Kingswood School is a independent school while St Mark's CofE School 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 Kingswood School better than St Mark's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's CofE School ranks higher (48.2 vs 21.9 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 Kingswood School and St Mark's CofE School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingswood School: 886. St Mark's CofE School: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingswood School and St Mark's CofE School rank in South West?
Kingswood School is 343rd of 402 and St Mark's CofE School is 205th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).