Burnt Oak Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 639 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnt Oak Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Burnt Oak Primary School Gillingham, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1899 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #11371 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | – | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 450 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burntoak.medway.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysrcp.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burnt Oak Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic 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 Burnt Oak Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burnt Oak Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
How do Burnt Oak Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Burnt Oak Primary School is unranked and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1899th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).