Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) vs Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 864 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
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) Folkestone, South East | Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #639 of 679 | #1803 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3868 of 4,090 | #10764 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 101 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 204 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 63.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.stellamaris.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.3 vs 13.3).
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 101.
- •Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) is a independent school while Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stella Maris Catholic Primary School ranks higher (37.3 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 Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
About 864 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. Stella Maris Catholic Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) is 639th of 679 and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is 1803rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).