Birchington Church of England Primary School vs St Crispin's Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.0 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
St Crispin's Infant School
Westgate-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
193 students
| Measure | Birchington Church of England Primary School Birchington, South East | St Crispin's Infant School Westgate-on-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2121 of 2,471 | #1893 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12971 of 15,697 | #11355 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 422 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 71.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Birchington | Westgate-on-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.birchington-primary.com/ | www.st-crispins.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Crispin's Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.4 vs 26.1).
- •Birchington Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 193.
- •Birchington Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Crispin's Infant 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 St Crispin's Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Crispin's Infant School ranks higher (34.4 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 St Crispin's Infant School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Birchington and Westgate-on-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchington Church of England Primary School: 422. St Crispin's Infant School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchington Church of England Primary School and St Crispin's Infant School rank in South East?
Birchington Church of England Primary School is 2121st of 2,471 and St Crispin's Infant School is 1893rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).