Allington Primary School vs Palace Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 443 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allington Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
466 students
Palace Wood Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Allington Primary School Maidstone, South East | Palace Wood Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #237 of 2,471 | #1012 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1114 of 15,697 | #5652 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 466 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 8% |
| 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 | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.allington.kent.sch.uk/ | www.palacewoodprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Allington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 61.0).
- •Allington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 69%).
- •Allington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •Allington Primary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 417.
- •Allington Primary School is a academy school while Palace Wood 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 Allington Primary School better than Palace Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Allington Primary School ranks higher (87.4 vs 61.0 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 Allington Primary School and Palace Wood Primary School?
About 443 m in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allington Primary School: 466. Palace Wood Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allington Primary School and Palace Wood Primary School rank in South East?
Allington Primary School is 237th of 2,471 and Palace Wood Primary School is 1012th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).