Birchington Church of England Primary School vs King Ethelbert School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
King Ethelbert School
Birchington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
845 students
| Measure | Birchington Church of England Primary School Birchington, South East | King Ethelbert School Birchington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2121 of 2,471 | #585 of 679 |
| National rank | #12971 of 15,697 | #3597 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 422 | 845 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 845 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 39% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birchington | Birchington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.birchington-primary.com/ | www.kingethelbert.com/ |
The verdict
- •Birchington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.1 vs 19.3).
- •King Ethelbert School is the larger school with 845 students compared with 422.
- •Birchington Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while King Ethelbert School is a academy 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 Birchington Church of England Primary School better than King Ethelbert School?
On the Success Index (England), Birchington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (26.1 vs 19.3 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 King Ethelbert School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birchington and Birchington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchington Church of England Primary School: 422. King Ethelbert School: 845. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchington Church of England Primary School and King Ethelbert School rank in South East?
Birchington Church of England Primary School is 2121st of 2,471 and King Ethelbert School is 585th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).