Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School vs Saltwood CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Folkestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
Saltwood CofE Primary School
Hythe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School Folkestone, South East | Saltwood CofE Primary School Hythe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #835 of 2,471 | #874 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4621 of 15,697 | #4849 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 196 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 17% |
| 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 | Folkestone | Hythe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmartinsfolkestone.com | www.saltwood.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 65.0).
- •Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •Saltwood CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
- •Saltwood CofE Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 196.
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, St Martin's Church of England Primary School better than Saltwood CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 65.0 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, St Martin's Church of England Primary School and Saltwood CofE Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Folkestone and Hythe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School: 196. Saltwood CofE Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School and Saltwood CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School is 835th of 2,471 and Saltwood CofE Primary School is 874th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).