Greenfields Community Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfields Community Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
450 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Greenfields Community Primary School Maidstone, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1459 of 2,471 | #1899 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8405 of 15,697 | #11371 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 39.5% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 122.6% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 2% |
| 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 | Maidstone | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greenfieldscps.kent.sch.uk | www.stmarysrcp.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Greenfields Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.1 vs 34.3).
- •Greenfields Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 57%).
- •Greenfields Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
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 Greenfields Community Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Greenfields Community Primary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 34.3 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 Greenfields Community Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenfields Community Primary School: 450. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenfields Community Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Greenfields Community Primary School is 1459th of 2,471 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1899th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).