Royal High School GDST vs St Mark's CofE 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.
Royal High School GDST
Lansdown Road · Independent all-through · Ages 9–18
484 students
St Mark's CofE School
Bath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
259 students
| Measure | Royal High School GDST Lansdown Road, South West | St Mark's CofE School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 402 | #205 of 402 |
| National rank | #3620 of 4,090 | #2055 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 484 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 259 |
| Free school meals | – | 31.5% |
| Capacity filled | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.1 | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 44.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 63.5% |
| EBacc average points | 0.89 | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | 40.3 | – |
| town | Lansdown Road | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.royalhighbath.gdst.net | www.st-marks.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mark's CofE School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 19.0).
- •Royal High School GDST is the larger school with 484 students compared with 259.
- •Royal High School GDST is a independent school while St Mark's CofE School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Royal High School GDST is girls and St Mark's CofE School is co-educational.
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 Royal High School GDST better than St Mark's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's CofE School ranks higher (48.2 vs 19.0 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 Royal High School GDST and St Mark's CofE School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lansdown Road and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royal High School GDST: 484. St Mark's CofE School: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal High School GDST and St Mark's CofE School rank in South West?
Royal High School GDST is 370th of 402 and St Mark's CofE School is 205th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).