Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone vs Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 784 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
Folkestone · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
101 students
| Measure | Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Folkestone, South East | Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1155 of 2,471 | #639 of 679 |
| National rank | #6507 of 15,697 | #3868 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 411 | 101 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 101 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 63.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 9.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.2 |
| town | Folkestone | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.christchurchfolkestone.com/ | www.earlscliffe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.8 vs 13.3).
- •Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone is the larger school with 411 students compared with 101.
- •Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone is a academy school while Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) is a independent 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 Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone better than Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone ranks higher (56.8 vs 13.3 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 Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone and Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)?
About 784 m in a straight line, between Folkestone and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone: 411. Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd): 101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone and Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) rank in South East?
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone is 1155th of 2,471 and Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) is 639th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).