Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School vs Martello Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Folkestone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
98 students
Martello Primary
Folkestone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
| Measure | Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Folkestone, South East | Martello Primary Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1709 of 2,471 | #1758 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10207 of 15,697 | #10482 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 98 | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 146 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 63.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.stpetersfolkestone.com/ | www.turnermartello.org |
The verdict
- •Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 38.4).
- •Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 57%).
- •Martello Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Martello Primary is the larger school with 146 students compared with 98.
- •Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Martello Primary is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Peter's Church of England Primary School better than Martello Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (39.7 vs 38.4 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 Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Martello Primary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Folkestone and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School: 98. Martello Primary: 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Martello Primary rank in South East?
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School is 1709th of 2,471 and Martello Primary is 1758th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).