Barnsole Primary School vs Featherby Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnsole Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
609 students
Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
282 students
| Measure | Barnsole Primary School Gillingham, South East | Featherby Infant and Nursery School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2317 of 2,471 | #1771 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14253 of 15,697 | #10565 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 609 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 282 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barnsoleprimary.medway.sch.uk | www.featherby-inf.medway.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Featherby Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 18.2).
- •Barnsole Primary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 282.
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 Barnsole Primary School better than Featherby Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Featherby Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (38.1 vs 18.2 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 Barnsole Primary School and Featherby Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnsole Primary School: 609. Featherby Infant and Nursery School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnsole Primary School and Featherby Infant and Nursery School rank in South East?
Barnsole Primary School is 2317th of 2,471 and Featherby Infant and Nursery School is 1771st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).