Halling Primary School vs The Holmesdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halling Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
391 students
The Holmesdale School
Snodland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
606 students
| Measure | Halling Primary School Rochester, South East | The Holmesdale School Snodland, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #744 of 2,471 | #478 of 679 |
| National rank | #4027 of 15,697 | #3021 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 391 | 606 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 606 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 35.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 63.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 5.0 |
| town | Rochester | Snodland |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.halling.medway.sch.uk/ | www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Halling Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 28.9).
- •The Holmesdale School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 391.
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 Halling Primary School better than The Holmesdale School?
On the Success Index (England), Halling Primary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 28.9 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 Halling Primary School and The Holmesdale School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Snodland in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halling Primary School: 391. The Holmesdale School: 606. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halling Primary School and The Holmesdale School rank in South East?
Halling Primary School is 744th of 2,471 and The Holmesdale School is 478th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).