Borden Grammar School vs Minterne Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 930 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Borden Grammar School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
938 students
Minterne Junior School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
393 students
| Measure | Borden Grammar School Sittingbourne, South East | Minterne Junior School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #94 of 679 | #1584 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #331 of 4,090 | #9235 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 938 | 393 |
| Pupils on roll | 938 | 393 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 83.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | – |
| town | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/ | www.minterne.org |
The verdict
- •Borden Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 44.2).
- •Borden Grammar School is the larger school with 938 students compared with 393.
- •Borden Grammar School is boys and Minterne Junior School is co-educational.
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 Borden Grammar School better than Minterne Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Borden Grammar School ranks higher (87.8 vs 44.2 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 Borden Grammar School and Minterne Junior School?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Borden Grammar School: 938. Minterne Junior School: 393. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Borden Grammar School and Minterne Junior School rank in South East?
Borden Grammar School is 94th of 679 and Minterne Junior School is 1584th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).