St Mark's Church of England Primary School vs The Croft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 89 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Bournemouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
The Croft Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | St Mark's Church of England Primary School Bournemouth, South West | The Croft Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #735 of 1,695 | #75 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6914 of 15,697 | #762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 418 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bournemouth | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-marks.bournemouth.sch.uk | www.thecroft.swindon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 55.0).
- •The Croft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 63%).
- •The Croft Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 7%).
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 St Mark's Church of England Primary School better than The Croft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Croft Primary School ranks higher (90.4 vs 55.0 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 St Mark's Church of England Primary School and The Croft Primary School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Bournemouth and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School: 418. The Croft Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mark's Church of England Primary School and The Croft Primary School rank in South West?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is 735th of 1,695 and The Croft Primary School is 75th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).