Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) vs Sandgate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 895 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
Folkestone · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
101 students
Sandgate Primary School
Folkestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) Folkestone, South East | Sandgate Primary School Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #639 of 679 | #473 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3868 of 4,090 | #2510 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 101 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 419 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 63.1% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 9.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | – |
| town | Folkestone | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.earlscliffe.co.uk | www.sandgateprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 13.3).
- •Sandgate Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 101.
- •Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) is a independent school while Sandgate 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 Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) better than Sandgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandgate Primary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 13.3 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 Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) and Sandgate Primary School?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Folkestone and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd): 101. Sandgate Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) and Sandgate Primary School rank in South East?
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) is 639th of 679 and Sandgate Primary School is 473rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).