Drapers Mills Primary Academy vs Palm Bay Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 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
Palm Bay Primary School
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
407 students
| Measure | Drapers Mills Primary Academy Margate, South East | Palm Bay Primary School Margate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2312 of 2,471 | #1898 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14211 of 15,697 | #11368 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 246 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 76.4% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.drapersmills-tkat.org | www.palmbay.uk |
The verdict
- •Palm Bay Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 18.5).
- •Palm Bay Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 51%).
- •Palm Bay Primary School is the larger school with 407 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 Palm Bay Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Palm Bay Primary School ranks higher (34.3 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 Drapers Mills Primary Academy and Palm Bay Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Margate and Margate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy: 246. Palm Bay Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drapers Mills Primary Academy and Palm Bay Primary School rank in South East?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy is 2312th of 2,471 and Palm Bay Primary School is 1898th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).