Barnsole Primary School vs The Robert Napier School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 640 m 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
The Robert Napier School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,048 students
| Measure | Barnsole Primary School Gillingham, South East | The Robert Napier School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2317 of 2,471 | #658 of 679 |
| National rank | #14253 of 15,697 | #3964 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 609 | 1,048 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 1,048 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 16.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 36.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | 20.2 |
| town | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barnsoleprimary.medway.sch.uk | www.robertnapier.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barnsole Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.2 vs 9.8).
- •The Robert Napier School is the larger school with 1,048 students compared with 609.
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 The Robert Napier School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnsole Primary School ranks higher (18.2 vs 9.8 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 Barnsole Primary School and The Robert Napier School?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnsole Primary School: 609. The Robert Napier School: 1,048. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnsole Primary School and The Robert Napier School rank in South East?
Barnsole Primary School is 2317th of 2,471 and The Robert Napier School is 658th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).