Burham Church of England Primary School vs Halling Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burham Church of England Primary School
Rochester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
Halling Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
391 students
| Measure | Burham Church of England Primary School Rochester, South East | Halling Primary School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #892 of 2,471 | #744 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4961 of 15,697 | #4027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 179 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 13% |
| 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 | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burham.kent.sch.uk | www.halling.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Halling Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 64.4).
- •Halling Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 70%).
- •Halling Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Halling Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 179.
- •Burham Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Halling Primary 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 Burham Church of England Primary School better than Halling Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Halling Primary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 64.4 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 Burham Church of England Primary School and Halling Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burham Church of England Primary School: 179. Halling Primary School: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burham Church of England Primary School and Halling Primary School rank in South East?
Burham Church of England Primary School is 892nd of 2,471 and Halling Primary School is 744th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).