Barming Primary School vs East Farleigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barming Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
480 students
East Farleigh Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Barming Primary School Maidstone, South East | East Farleigh Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2035 of 2,471 | #1720 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12459 of 15,697 | #10299 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 480 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 480 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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.barming.kent.sch.uk/ | www.east-farleigh.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •East Farleigh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.3 vs 28.8).
- •East Farleigh Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 48%).
- •Barming Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Barming Primary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 199.
- •Barming Primary School is a academy school while East Farleigh 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 Barming Primary School better than East Farleigh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), East Farleigh Primary School ranks higher (39.3 vs 28.8 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 Barming Primary School and East Farleigh Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barming Primary School: 480. East Farleigh Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barming Primary School and East Farleigh Primary School rank in South East?
Barming Primary School is 2035th of 2,471 and East Farleigh Primary School is 1720th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).