Elham Church of England Primary School vs Hawkinge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elham Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
Hawkinge Primary School
Folkestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
389 students
| Measure | Elham Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East | Hawkinge Primary School Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1707 of 2,471 | #732 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10204 of 15,697 | #3948 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 82 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Canterbury | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.elhamprimary.co.uk | www.hawkingeprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hawkinge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 39.7).
- •Hawkinge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 60%).
- •Hawkinge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Hawkinge Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 82.
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 Elham Church of England Primary School better than Hawkinge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hawkinge Primary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 39.7 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 Elham Church of England Primary School and Hawkinge Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elham Church of England Primary School: 82. Hawkinge Primary School: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elham Church of England Primary School and Hawkinge Primary School rank in South East?
Elham Church of England Primary School is 1707th of 2,471 and Hawkinge Primary School is 732nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).