Kirby Primary Academy vs St Philomena's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirby Primary Academy
Frinton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
St Philomena's School
Frinton-on-Sea · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
89 students
| Measure | Kirby Primary Academy Frinton-on-Sea, East of England | St Philomena's School Frinton-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1201 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #9886 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 63.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Frinton-on-Sea | Frinton-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kirbyacademy.org | www.stphilomenas.com |
The verdict
- •Kirby Primary Academy is the larger school with 207 students compared with 89.
- •Kirby Primary Academy is a academy school while St Philomena's School is a independent 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 Kirby Primary Academy better than St Philomena's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kirby Primary Academy and St Philomena's School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Frinton-on-Sea and Frinton-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirby Primary Academy: 207. St Philomena's School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirby Primary Academy and St Philomena's School rank in East of England?
Kirby Primary Academy is 1201st of 1,872 and St Philomena's School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).