Cheriton Primary School vs Morehall Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheriton Primary School
Folkestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
| Measure | Cheriton Primary School Folkestone, South East | Morehall Primary School and Nursery Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1115 of 2,471 | #800 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6297 of 15,697 | #4441 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 391 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 10% |
| 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.cheritonprimary.org.uk/ | www.turnermorehall.org |
The verdict
- •Morehall Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 57.8).
- •Morehall Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 68%).
- •Cheriton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Cheriton Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 249.
- •Cheriton Primary School is a local authority school while Morehall Primary School and Nursery 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 Cheriton Primary School better than Morehall Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Morehall Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (67.2 vs 57.8 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 Cheriton Primary School and Morehall Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Folkestone and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheriton Primary School: 391. Morehall Primary School and Nursery: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheriton Primary School and Morehall Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Cheriton Primary School is 1115th of 2,471 and Morehall Primary School and Nursery is 800th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).