Garlinge Primary School and Nursery vs King Ethelbert School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
Margate · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
726 students
King Ethelbert School
Birchington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
845 students
| Measure | Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Margate, South East | King Ethelbert School Birchington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1839 of 2,471 | #585 of 679 |
| National rank | #10956 of 15,697 | #3597 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 726 | 845 |
| Pupils on roll | 726 | 845 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 39% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Margate | Birchington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.garlingeprimary.co.uk | www.kingethelbert.com/ |
The verdict
- •Garlinge Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 19.3).
- •King Ethelbert School is the larger school with 845 students compared with 726.
- •Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while King Ethelbert School 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 Garlinge Primary School and Nursery better than King Ethelbert School?
On the Success Index (England), Garlinge Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (36.4 vs 19.3 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 Garlinge Primary School and Nursery and King Ethelbert School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Margate and Birchington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery: 726. King Ethelbert School: 845. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garlinge Primary School and Nursery and King Ethelbert School rank in South East?
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is 1839th of 2,471 and King Ethelbert School is 585th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).