Barming Primary School vs West Borough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
West Borough Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
| Measure | Barming Primary School Maidstone, South East | West Borough Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2035 of 2,471 | #2120 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12459 of 15,697 | #12969 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 480 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 480 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 5% |
| 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.west-borough.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barming Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.8 vs 26.2).
- •Barming Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 47%).
- •Barming Primary School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 456.
- •Barming Primary School is a academy school while West Borough 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 West Borough Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barming Primary School ranks higher (28.8 vs 26.2 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 Barming Primary School and West Borough Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barming Primary School: 480. West Borough Primary School: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barming Primary School and West Borough Primary School rank in South East?
Barming Primary School is 2035th of 2,471 and West Borough Primary School is 2120th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).