Looe Community Academy vs Marlwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 191 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Looe Community Academy
Looe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
513 students
Marlwood School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
510 students
| Measure | Looe Community Academy Looe, South West | Marlwood School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 402 | #192 of 402 |
| National rank | #2996 of 4,090 | #1943 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 513 | 510 |
| Pupils on roll | 513 | 510 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 68% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | 43.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.3% | 39.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.5% | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.33 | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Looe | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.looe.cornwall.sch.uk | www.marlwood.com |
The verdict
- •Marlwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.5 vs 29.2).
- •Looe Community Academy is the larger school with 513 students compared with 510.
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 Looe Community Academy better than Marlwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Marlwood School ranks higher (50.5 vs 29.2 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 Looe Community Academy and Marlwood School?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Looe and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Looe Community Academy: 513. Marlwood School: 510. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Looe Community Academy and Marlwood School rank in South West?
Looe Community Academy is 313th of 402 and Marlwood School is 192nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).