Egerton Church of England Primary School vs Platts Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Egerton Church of England Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
Platts Heath Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
61 students
| Measure | Egerton Church of England Primary School Ashford, South East | Platts Heath Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1843 of 2,471 | #1858 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10978 of 15,697 | #11111 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 197 | 61 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 61 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 67% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 11% |
| 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 | Ashford | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.egerton.kent.sch.uk | plattsheathkentsch.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (36.3 vs 35.7).
- •Platts Heath Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 55%).
- •Platts Heath Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •Egerton Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 61.
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 Egerton Church of England Primary School better than Platts Heath 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 Egerton Church of England Primary School and Platts Heath Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Egerton Church of England Primary School: 197. Platts Heath Primary School: 61. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Egerton Church of England Primary School and Platts Heath Primary School rank in South East?
Egerton Church of England Primary School is 1843rd of 2,471 and Platts Heath Primary School is 1858th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).