Garlinge Primary School and Nursery vs Salmestone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 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
Salmestone Primary School
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Garlinge Primary School and Nursery Margate, South East | Salmestone Primary School Margate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1839 of 2,471 | #1840 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10956 of 15,697 | #10962 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 726 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 726 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 54.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | Margate | Margate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.garlingeprimary.co.uk | www.salmestone-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (36.4 vs 36.4).
- •Salmestone Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 56%).
- •Garlinge Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 726 students compared with 216.
- •Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Salmestone Primary 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 Salmestone Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garlinge Primary School and Nursery and Salmestone Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Margate and Margate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery: 726. Salmestone Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garlinge Primary School and Nursery and Salmestone Primary School rank in South East?
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is 1839th of 2,471 and Salmestone Primary School is 1840th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).