Castle Hill Community Primary School vs Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 997 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
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Castle Hill Community Primary School Folkestone, South East | Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2125 of 2,471 | #1803 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12989 of 15,697 | #10764 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 395 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 61.2% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 61% |
| 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.stellamaris.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.3 vs 26.0).
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% 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 204.
- •Castle Hill Community Primary School is a local authority school while Stella Maris Catholic 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 Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stella Maris Catholic Primary School ranks higher (37.3 vs 26.0 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 Castle Hill Community Primary School and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
About 997 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. Stella Maris Catholic Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hill Community Primary School and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Castle Hill Community Primary School is 2125th of 2,471 and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is 1803rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).