Folkestone Academy vs Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 649 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folkestone Academy
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
936 students
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Folkestone Academy Folkestone, South East | Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #641 of 679 | #1803 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3870 of 4,090 | #10764 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 936 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 936 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 54.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 15.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | – |
| town | Folkestone | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.folkestoneacademy.com | www.stellamaris.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.3 vs 13.2).
- •Folkestone Academy is the larger school with 936 students compared with 204.
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 Folkestone Academy better than Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stella Maris Catholic Primary School ranks higher (37.3 vs 13.2 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 Folkestone Academy and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School?
About 649 m in a straight line, between Folkestone and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Folkestone Academy: 936. Stella Maris Catholic Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Folkestone Academy and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Folkestone Academy is 641st of 679 and Stella Maris Catholic Primary School is 1803rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).