Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone vs New Town Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 154 km 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
New Town Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
| Measure | Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Folkestone, South East | New Town Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1155 of 2,471 | #1365 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6507 of 15,697 | #7847 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 411 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.christchurchfolkestone.com/ | www.newtown.reading.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.8 vs 50.6).
- •Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 61%).
- •New Town Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone is the larger school with 411 students compared with 410.
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 New Town Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone ranks higher (56.8 vs 50.6 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 New Town Primary School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Folkestone and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone: 411. New Town Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone and New Town Primary School rank in South East?
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone is 1155th of 2,471 and New Town Primary School is 1365th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).