Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy vs Martello Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 387 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
406 students
Martello Primary
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
| Measure | Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Folkestone, South East | Martello Primary Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1855 of 2,471 | #1758 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11076 of 15,697 | #10482 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 406 | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 146 |
| Free school meals | 31.8% | 63.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 13% |
| 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 | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmarysfolkestone.com | www.turnermartello.org |
The verdict
- •Martello Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 35.8).
- •Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 57%).
- •Martello Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 406 students compared with 146.
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. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy better than Martello Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Martello Primary ranks higher (38.4 vs 35.8 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. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy and Martello Primary?
About 387 m in a straight line, between Folkestone and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy: 406. Martello Primary: 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy and Martello Primary rank in South East?
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is 1855th of 2,471 and Martello Primary is 1758th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).