Chilton Primary School vs Priory Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilton Primary School
Ramsgate · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Priory Infant School
Ramsgate · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
124 students
| Measure | Chilton Primary School Ramsgate, South East | Priory Infant School Ramsgate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #438 of 2,471 | #2443 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2293 of 15,697 | #15341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 418 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 68.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| 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 | Ramsgate | Ramsgate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chiltonprimary.co.uk/ | www.priory.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chilton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 9.0).
- •Chilton Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 124.
- •Chilton Primary School is a academy school while Priory Infant 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 Chilton Primary School better than Priory Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Chilton Primary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 9.0 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 Chilton Primary School and Priory Infant School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ramsgate and Ramsgate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chilton Primary School: 418. Priory Infant School: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chilton Primary School and Priory Infant School rank in South East?
Chilton Primary School is 438th of 2,471 and Priory Infant School is 2443rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).