Marlwood School vs Tockington Manor School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.4 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
Tockington Manor School
Bristol · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
245 students
| Measure | Marlwood School Bristol, South West | Tockington Manor 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 | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 510 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 510 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 81.7% |
| 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.tockingtonmanorschool.com |
The verdict
- •Marlwood School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 245.
- •Marlwood School is a academy school while Tockington Manor School is a independent 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 Marlwood School better than Tockington Manor 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 Tockington Manor School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlwood School: 510. Tockington Manor School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlwood School and Tockington Manor School rank in South West?
Marlwood School is 192nd of 402 and Tockington Manor School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).