Drapers Mills Primary Academy vs Salmestone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 848 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
Salmestone Primary School
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Drapers Mills Primary Academy Margate, South East | Salmestone Primary School Margate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2312 of 2,471 | #1840 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14211 of 15,697 | #10962 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 246 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 76.4% | 54.2% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 66% |
| 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.salmestone-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Salmestone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 18.5).
- •Salmestone Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 51%).
- •Drapers Mills Primary Academy is the larger school with 246 students compared with 216.
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 Salmestone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Salmestone Primary School ranks higher (36.4 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 Salmestone Primary School?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Margate and Margate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy: 246. Salmestone Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drapers Mills Primary Academy and Salmestone Primary School rank in South East?
Drapers Mills Primary Academy is 2312th of 2,471 and Salmestone Primary School is 1840th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).