Elaine Primary School vs Gad's Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elaine Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
270 students
Gad's Hill School
Rochester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
326 students
| Measure | Elaine Primary School Rochester, South East | Gad's Hill School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1181 of 2,471 | #82 of 679 |
| National rank | #6663 of 15,697 | #282 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 270 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 53.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 43.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 71.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 94.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.elaine.medway.sch.uk/ | www.gadshill.org |
The verdict
- •Gad's Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 56.1).
- •Gad's Hill School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 270.
- •Elaine Primary School is a academy school while Gad's Hill School is a independent 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 Elaine Primary School better than Gad's Hill School?
On the Success Index (England), Gad's Hill School ranks higher (89.5 vs 56.1 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 Elaine Primary School and Gad's Hill School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elaine Primary School: 270. Gad's Hill School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elaine Primary School and Gad's Hill School rank in South East?
Elaine Primary School is 1181st of 2,471 and Gad's Hill School is 82nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).