Drapers Mills Primary Academy vs Hartsdown Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drapers Mills Primary Academy
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
Hartsdown Academy
Margate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
868 students
| Measure | Drapers Mills Primary Academy Margate, South East | Hartsdown Academy Margate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2312 of 2,471 | #660 of 679 |
| National rank | #14211 of 15,697 | #3972 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 246 | 868 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 868 |
| Free school meals | 76.4% | 63.8% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 73.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 19.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Margate | Margate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.drapersmills-tkat.org | hartsdown.org/ |
The verdict
- •Drapers Mills Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.5 vs 9.5).
- •Hartsdown Academy is the larger school with 868 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 Drapers Mills Primary Academy better than Hartsdown Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Drapers Mills Primary Academy ranks higher (18.5 vs 9.5 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 Drapers Mills Primary Academy and Hartsdown Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Margate and Margate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy: 246. Hartsdown Academy: 868. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drapers Mills Primary Academy and Hartsdown Academy rank in South East?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy is 2312th of 2,471 and Hartsdown Academy is 660th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).