Featherby Junior School vs Sandown School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 60 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Featherby Junior School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
348 students
Sandown School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
348 students
| Measure | Featherby Junior School Gillingham, South East | Sandown School Deal, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1818 of 2,471 | #2230 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10848 of 15,697 | #13633 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 348 | 348 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 348 |
| Free school meals | 39.4% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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 | Deal |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.featherby-jun.medway.sch.uk | www.sandown.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Featherby Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.8 vs 22.4).
- •Featherby Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 50%).
- •Featherby Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
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 Junior School better than Sandown School?
On the Success Index (England), Featherby Junior School ranks higher (36.8 vs 22.4 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 Junior School and Sandown School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Deal in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Featherby Junior School: 348. Sandown School: 348. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Featherby Junior School and Sandown School rank in South East?
Featherby Junior School is 1818th of 2,471 and Sandown School is 2230th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).