Castle Hill Community Primary School vs Mundella Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 467 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hill Community Primary School
Folkestone · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
395 students
Mundella Primary School
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
184 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Community Primary School Folkestone, South East | Mundella Primary School Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2125 of 2,471 | #2318 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12989 of 15,697 | #14258 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 395 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 61.2% | 60.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Folkestone | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.castlehill.kent.sch.uk/ | www.mundella.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.0 vs 18.2).
- •Mundella Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 54%).
- •Castle Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Castle Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 184.
- •Castle Hill Community Primary School is a local authority school while Mundella 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 Castle Hill Community Primary School better than Mundella Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (26.0 vs 18.2 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 Castle Hill Community Primary School and Mundella Primary School?
About 467 m in a straight line, between Folkestone and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hill Community Primary School: 395. Mundella Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Community Primary School and Mundella Primary School rank in South East?
Castle Hill Community Primary School is 2125th of 2,471 and Mundella Primary School is 2318th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).