Coxheath Primary School vs St Helens Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coxheath Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
463 students
St Helens Montessori School
Maidstone · Independent all-through · Ages 2–12
45 students
| Measure | Coxheath Primary School Maidstone, South East | St Helens Montessori School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1846 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #11001 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–12 |
| Students | 463 | 45 |
| Pupils on roll | 463 | 45 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 110.2% | 34.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coxheath.kent.sch.uk/ | www.sthelensmontessori.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Coxheath Primary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 45.
- •Coxheath Primary School is a academy school while St Helens Montessori School 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 Coxheath Primary School better than St Helens Montessori School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coxheath Primary School and St Helens Montessori School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coxheath Primary School: 463. St Helens Montessori School: 45. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coxheath Primary School and St Helens Montessori School rank in South East?
Coxheath Primary School is 1846th of 2,471 and St Helens Montessori School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).