Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School vs St John's Marlborough
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 237 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School
Marlborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
356 students
St John's Marlborough
Marlborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,692 students
| Measure | Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School Marlborough, South West | St John's Marlborough Marlborough, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1250 of 1,695 | #62 of 402 |
| National rank | #11421 of 15,697 | #802 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 356 | 1,692 |
| Pupils on roll | 356 | 1,692 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.9 |
| town | Marlborough | Marlborough |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.marlboroughstmarys.wilts.sch.uk | www.stjohns.excalibur.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Marlborough scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 34.0).
- •St John's Marlborough is the larger school with 1,692 students compared with 356.
- •Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School is a local authority school while St John's Marlborough 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 Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School better than St John's Marlborough?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Marlborough ranks higher (74.7 vs 34.0 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 Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School and St John's Marlborough?
About 237 m in a straight line, between Marlborough and Marlborough in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School: 356. St John's Marlborough: 1,692. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School and St John's Marlborough rank in South West?
Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School is 1250th of 1,695 and St John's Marlborough is 62nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).