Harbour Primary and Nursery School vs West Minster Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 87 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbour Primary and Nursery School
Newhaven · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
473 students
West Minster Primary School
Sheerness · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
473 students
| Measure | Harbour Primary and Nursery School Newhaven, South East | West Minster Primary School Sheerness, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #900 of 2,471 | #1359 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4985 of 15,697 | #7812 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 473 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 58.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 14% |
| 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 | Newhaven | Sheerness |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.harbourprimary.co.uk | www.swfed.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Harbour Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 50.8).
- •Harbour Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 66%).
- •West Minster Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 12%).
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 Harbour Primary and Nursery School better than West Minster Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harbour Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (64.3 vs 50.8 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 Harbour Primary and Nursery School and West Minster Primary School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Newhaven and Sheerness in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harbour Primary and Nursery School: 473. West Minster Primary School: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harbour Primary and Nursery School and West Minster Primary School rank in South East?
Harbour Primary and Nursery School is 900th of 2,471 and West Minster Primary School is 1359th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).