Pegasus Academy vs St Mark's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pegasus Academy
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
697 students
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Brierley Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
336 students
| Measure | Pegasus Academy Dudley, West Midlands | St Mark's CofE Primary School Brierley Hill, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #275 of 493 | #1258 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2546 of 4,090 | #12049 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 697 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 697 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 67.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dudley | Brierley Hill |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.pegasusacademy.org.uk/ | www.st-marks.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pegasus Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 30.9).
- •Pegasus Academy is the larger school with 697 students compared with 336.
- •Pegasus Academy is a academy school while St Mark's CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Pegasus Academy better than St Mark's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pegasus Academy ranks higher (38.3 vs 30.9 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 Pegasus Academy and St Mark's CofE Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Brierley Hill in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pegasus Academy: 697. St Mark's CofE Primary School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pegasus Academy and St Mark's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Pegasus Academy is 275th of 493 and St Mark's CofE Primary School is 1258th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).