St Mark's CofE Primary School vs The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 835 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Brierley Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
336 students
The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School
Brierley Hill · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
243 students
| Measure | St Mark's CofE Primary School Brierley Hill, West Midlands | The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School Brierley Hill, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1258 of 1,690 | #1021 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12049 of 15,697 | #10036 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 336 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 41.7% | 47.1% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 54.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Brierley Hill | Brierley Hill |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-marks.dudley.sch.uk/ | bromley.drbignitemat.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.6 vs 30.9).
- •The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 64%).
- •The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 243.
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School is a academy 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 St Mark's CofE Primary School better than The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School ranks higher (40.6 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 St Mark's CofE Primary School and The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Brierley Hill and Brierley Hill in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mark's CofE Primary School: 336. The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mark's CofE Primary School and The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Mark's CofE Primary School is 1258th of 1,690 and The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School is 1021st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).