EKC Sheppey Secondary vs West Minster Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
EKC Sheppey Secondary
Sheerness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
542 students
West Minster Primary School
Sheerness · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
473 students
| Measure | EKC Sheppey Secondary Sheerness, South East | West Minster Primary School Sheerness, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #679 of 679 | #1359 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4072 of 4,090 | #7812 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 542 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 542 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 61.8% | 58.9% |
| Capacity filled | 72.3% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Sheerness | Sheerness |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ekcsheppeysecondary.org | www.swfed.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Minster Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 2.6).
- •EKC Sheppey Secondary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 473.
- •EKC Sheppey Secondary is a academy school while West Minster 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 EKC Sheppey Secondary better than West Minster Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Minster Primary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 2.6 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 EKC Sheppey Secondary and West Minster Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sheerness and Sheerness in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
EKC Sheppey Secondary: 542. West Minster Primary School: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do EKC Sheppey Secondary and West Minster Primary School rank in South East?
EKC Sheppey Secondary is 679th of 679 and West Minster Primary School is 1359th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).