Ethelbert Road Primary School vs St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethelbert Road Primary School
Faversham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School
Faversham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Ethelbert Road Primary School Faversham, South East | St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School Faversham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #253 of 2,471 | #2026 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1194 of 15,697 | #12381 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Faversham | Faversham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ethelbert-road.kent.sch.uk | www.smcschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ethelbert Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.7 vs 29.2).
- •Ethelbert Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 45%).
- •Ethelbert Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •Ethelbert Road Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 208.
- •Ethelbert Road Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) 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 Ethelbert Road Primary School better than St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ethelbert Road Primary School ranks higher (86.7 vs 29.2 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 Ethelbert Road Primary School and St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Faversham and Faversham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ethelbert Road Primary School: 209. St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ethelbert Road Primary School and St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School rank in South East?
Ethelbert Road Primary School is 253rd of 2,471 and St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School is 2026th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).