Drapers Mills Primary Academy vs Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 933 m 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
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Margate · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | Drapers Mills Primary Academy Margate, South East | Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School Margate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2312 of 2,471 | #2459 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14211 of 15,697 | #15572 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 246 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 76.4% | 53.4% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.drapersmills-tkat.org | www.holytrinitymargate.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Drapers Mills Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.5 vs 5.8).
- •Drapers Mills Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 31%).
- •Drapers Mills Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 246.
- •Drapers Mills Primary Academy is a academy school while Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Drapers Mills Primary Academy better than Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Drapers Mills Primary Academy ranks higher (18.5 vs 5.8 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 Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Margate and Margate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy: 246. Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drapers Mills Primary Academy and Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy is 2312th of 2,471 and Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School is 2459th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).