Halfway Houses Primary School vs Richmond Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halfway Houses Primary School
Sheerness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
498 students
Richmond Primary School
Sheerness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
| Measure | Halfway Houses Primary School Sheerness, South East | Richmond Primary School Sheerness, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #997 of 2,471 | #1891 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5566 of 15,697 | #11331 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 498 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 70.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 5% |
| 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 | Sheerness | Sheerness |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.halfwayhouses.kent.sch.uk | richmond.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Halfway Houses Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 34.5).
- •Halfway Houses Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 63%).
- •Halfway Houses Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
- •Halfway Houses Primary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 246.
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 Halfway Houses Primary School better than Richmond Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Halfway Houses Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 34.5 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 Halfway Houses Primary School and Richmond Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sheerness and Sheerness in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halfway Houses Primary School: 498. Richmond Primary School: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halfway Houses Primary School and Richmond Primary School rank in South East?
Halfway Houses Primary School is 997th of 2,471 and Richmond Primary School is 1891st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).