Schools in Birchington, South East (2025)
3 schools · 1,479 students · 2 local authority, 1 academy · median Pupils on roll 422.
Birchington, in South East, has 3 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,479 students. By level there are 2 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 2 local authority, 1 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Birchington's schools is 422, above the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School (74.4, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Birchington Church of England Primary School (26.1, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), and King Ethelbert School (19.3, lower 50% of secondary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are King Ethelbert School (845 students), Birchington Church of England Primary School (422 students), St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School (212 students).
Ranked schools in Birchington
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 174St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary SchoolBirchington · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 226Birchington Church of England Primary SchoolBirchington · Local authority Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 319King Ethelbert SchoolBirchington · Academy Secondary36.8 Attainment 8 · 845 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School Birchington · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 74.4 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 2 | Birchington Church of England Primary School Birchington · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 26.1 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 3 | King Ethelbert School Birchington · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 19.3 Lower 50% | 36.8 Attainment 8 | 845 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Birchington?
St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Birchington with a Success Index (England) of 74.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Birchington?
Birchington has 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) educating 1,479 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Birchington?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Birchington is 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.