Birchington Church of England Primary School vs Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchington Church of England Primary School
Birchington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
422 students
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
Margate · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
726 students
| Measure | Birchington Church of England Primary School Birchington, South East | Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Margate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2121 of 2,471 | #1839 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12971 of 15,697 | #10956 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 422 | 726 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 726 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Birchington | Margate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.birchington-primary.com/ | www.garlingeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Garlinge Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 26.1).
- •Garlinge Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 49%).
- •Garlinge Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 726 students compared with 422.
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 Birchington Church of England Primary School better than Garlinge Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Garlinge Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (36.4 vs 26.1 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 Birchington Church of England Primary School and Garlinge Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Birchington and Margate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchington Church of England Primary School: 422. Garlinge Primary School and Nursery: 726. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchington Church of England Primary School and Garlinge Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Birchington Church of England Primary School is 2121st of 2,471 and Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is 1839th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).