Dymchurch Primary School vs Palmarsh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.4 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
Palmarsh Primary School
Hythe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Dymchurch Primary School Romney Marsh, South East | Palmarsh Primary School Hythe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2001 of 2,471 | #1764 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12203 of 15,697 | #10515 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 169 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 29.4% |
| Capacity filled | 54.3% | 145.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Romney Marsh | Hythe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dymchurch.kent.sch.uk | www.palmarsh.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Palmarsh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 30.0).
- •Palmarsh Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 55%).
- •Dymchurch Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Palmarsh Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 169.
- •Dymchurch Primary School is a academy school while Palmarsh 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 Palmarsh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Palmarsh Primary School ranks higher (38.3 vs 30.0 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 Dymchurch Primary School and Palmarsh Primary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Romney Marsh and Hythe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dymchurch Primary School: 169. Palmarsh Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dymchurch Primary School and Palmarsh Primary School rank in South East?
Dymchurch Primary School is 2001st of 2,471 and Palmarsh Primary School is 1764th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).