Archbishop Courtenay Primary School vs Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 501 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
329 students
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
180 students
| Measure | Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Maidstone, South East | Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #746 of 2,471 | #1282 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4043 of 15,697 | #7295 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 329 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 7% |
| 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.archbishopcourtenay.org.uk/ | www.st-michaels-junior.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Courtenay Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 53.2).
- •Archbishop Courtenay Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 69%).
- •Archbishop Courtenay Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 7%).
- •Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 180.
- •Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is a academy school while Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior 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 Archbishop Courtenay Primary School better than Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Courtenay Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 53.2 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 Archbishop Courtenay Primary School and Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School?
About 501 m in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School: 329. Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Courtenay Primary School and Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School rank in South East?
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is 746th of 2,471 and Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School is 1282nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).