Brompton Academy vs New Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 755 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brompton Academy
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,399 students
New Road Primary School
Chatham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
352 students
| Measure | Brompton Academy Gillingham, South East | New Road Primary School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #538 of 679 | #1820 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3382 of 4,090 | #10854 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,399 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,399 | 352 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 42.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.17 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Gillingham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bromptonacademy.org.uk | www.newroad.medway.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •New Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.8 vs 22.0).
- •Brompton Academy is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 352.
- •Brompton Academy is a academy school while New Road 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 Brompton Academy better than New Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Road Primary School ranks higher (36.8 vs 22.0 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 Brompton Academy and New Road Primary School?
About 755 m in a straight line, between Gillingham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brompton Academy: 1,399. New Road Primary School: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brompton Academy and New Road Primary School rank in South East?
Brompton Academy is 538th of 679 and New Road Primary School is 1820th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).