Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy vs St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km 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
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Folkestone, South East | St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1855 of 2,471 | #1330 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11076 of 15,697 | #7631 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 406 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 31.8% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 6% |
| 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.st-eanswythes.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.7 vs 35.8).
- •St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 59%).
- •St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 406 students compared with 215.
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 St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (51.7 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 St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.2 km 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. St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy and St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is 1855th of 2,471 and St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School is 1330th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).