Brockhill Park Performing Arts College vs Palmarsh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Hythe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,314 students
Palmarsh Primary School
Hythe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Brockhill Park Performing Arts College Hythe, South East | Palmarsh Primary School Hythe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #573 of 679 | #1764 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3536 of 4,090 | #10515 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,314 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,314 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 33.9% | 29.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 145.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 18.1 | – |
| town | Hythe | Hythe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brockhill.kent.sch.uk/ | www.palmarsh.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Palmarsh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 20.0).
- •Brockhill Park Performing Arts College is the larger school with 1,314 students compared with 204.
- •Brockhill Park Performing Arts College is a academy school while Palmarsh Primary School is a local authority 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 Brockhill Park Performing Arts College better than Palmarsh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Palmarsh Primary School ranks higher (38.3 vs 20.0 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 Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Palmarsh Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hythe and Hythe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College: 1,314. Palmarsh Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Palmarsh Primary School rank in South East?
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College is 573rd of 679 and Palmarsh Primary School is 1764th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).