Dymchurch Primary School vs Greatstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 7.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dymchurch Primary School
Romney Marsh · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
Greatstone Primary School
New Romney · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
215 students
| Measure | Dymchurch Primary School Romney Marsh, South East | Greatstone Primary School New Romney, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2001 of 2,471 | #2002 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12203 of 15,697 | #12206 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 169 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 54.3% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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 | Romney Marsh | New Romney |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dymchurch.kent.sch.uk | www.greatstone.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (30.0 vs 30.0).
- •Dymchurch Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 43%).
- •Greatstone Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Greatstone Primary School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 169.
- •Dymchurch Primary School is a academy school while Greatstone 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 Dymchurch Primary School better than Greatstone Primary 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 Dymchurch Primary School and Greatstone Primary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Romney Marsh and New Romney in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dymchurch Primary School: 169. Greatstone Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dymchurch Primary School and Greatstone Primary School rank in South East?
Dymchurch Primary School is 2001st of 2,471 and Greatstone Primary School is 2002nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).