Marlwood School vs St Helen's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlwood School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
510 students
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Marlwood School Bristol, South West | St Helen's Church of England Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #192 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #1943 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 510 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 510 | – |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 68% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.marlwood.com | www.sthelensprimaryalveston.org.uk |
The verdict
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 Marlwood School better than St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marlwood School and St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
How do Marlwood School and St Helen's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Marlwood School is 192nd of 402 and St Helen's Church of England Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).