Featherby Infant and Nursery School vs The Academy of Woodlands
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 699 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
282 students
The Academy of Woodlands
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
758 students
| Measure | Featherby Infant and Nursery School Gillingham, South East | The Academy of Woodlands Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1771 of 2,471 | #1392 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10565 of 15,697 | #8072 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 282 | 758 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 758 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 120.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.featherby-inf.medway.sch.uk | www.theacademyofwoodlands.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Academy of Woodlands scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 38.1).
- •The Academy of Woodlands is the larger school with 758 students compared with 282.
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 Featherby Infant and Nursery School better than The Academy of Woodlands?
On the Success Index (England), The Academy of Woodlands ranks higher (49.7 vs 38.1 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 Featherby Infant and Nursery School and The Academy of Woodlands?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Featherby Infant and Nursery School: 282. The Academy of Woodlands: 758. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Featherby Infant and Nursery School and The Academy of Woodlands rank in South East?
Featherby Infant and Nursery School is 1771st of 2,471 and The Academy of Woodlands is 1392nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).