Brunswick House Primary School vs St Simon Stock Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunswick House Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,148 students
| Measure | Brunswick House Primary School Maidstone, South East | St Simon Stock Catholic School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1337 of 2,471 | #312 of 679 |
| National rank | #7682 of 15,697 | #1713 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 420 | 1,148 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 1,148 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.1 |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brunswick-house.kent.sch.uk | www.ssscs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Simon Stock Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 51.3).
- •St Simon Stock Catholic School is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 420.
- •Brunswick House Primary School is a local authority school while St Simon Stock Catholic 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 Brunswick House Primary School better than St Simon Stock Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Simon Stock Catholic School ranks higher (55.1 vs 51.3 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 Brunswick House Primary School and St Simon Stock Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brunswick House Primary School: 420. St Simon Stock Catholic School: 1,148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brunswick House Primary School and St Simon Stock Catholic School rank in South East?
Brunswick House Primary School is 1337th of 2,471 and St Simon Stock Catholic School is 312th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).