Cliftonville Primary School vs Drapers Mills Primary Academy
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.
Cliftonville Primary School
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
845 students
Drapers Mills Primary Academy
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
| Measure | Cliftonville Primary School Margate, South East | Drapers Mills Primary Academy Margate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2161 of 2,471 | #2312 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13176 of 15,697 | #14211 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 845 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 845 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 50.1% | 76.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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 | Margate | Margate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cliftonvilleprimary.co.uk/ | www.drapersmills-tkat.org |
The verdict
- •Cliftonville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.0 vs 18.5).
- •Drapers Mills Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 44%).
- •Cliftonville Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Cliftonville Primary School is the larger school with 845 students compared with 246.
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 Cliftonville Primary School better than Drapers Mills Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cliftonville Primary School ranks higher (25.0 vs 18.5 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 Cliftonville Primary School and Drapers Mills Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Margate and Margate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cliftonville Primary School: 845. Drapers Mills Primary Academy: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cliftonville Primary School and Drapers Mills Primary Academy rank in South East?
Cliftonville Primary School is 2161st of 2,471 and Drapers Mills Primary Academy is 2312th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).