Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School vs Riverside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School
Sittingbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
Riverside Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
| Measure | Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School Sittingbourne, South East | Riverside Primary School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1737 of 2,471 | #2104 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10393 of 15,697 | #12887 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 104 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 116.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Sittingbourne | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hartlip.kent.sch.uk | www.riverside.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 26.6).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 53%).
- •Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Riverside Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 104.
- •Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Riverside 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 Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School better than Riverside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 26.6 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 Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School and Riverside Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School: 104. Riverside Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School and Riverside Primary School rank in South East?
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School is 1737th of 2,471 and Riverside Primary School is 2104th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).