Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School vs St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
| Measure | Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Gravesend, South East | St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1503 of 2,471 | #992 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8639 of 15,697 | #5547 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 442 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 24% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 116.9% | 201% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 70% |
| 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 | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cecilroad.co.uk | www.st-botolphs.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Botolph's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 47.1).
- •St Botolph's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 61%).
- •St Botolph's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 422.
- •Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Botolph's Church of England 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 Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School better than St Botolph's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Botolph's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 47.1 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 Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School and St Botolph's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School: 442. St Botolph's Church of England Primary School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School and St Botolph's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School is 1503rd of 2,471 and St Botolph's Church of England Primary School is 992nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).