Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School vs St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.0 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
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
363 students
| Measure | Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School Sittingbourne, South East | St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1737 of 2,471 | #1477 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10393 of 15,697 | #8530 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 104 | 363 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 363 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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.stmargaretsonline.net |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 38.8).
- •St Margaret's Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 53%).
- •Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 104.
- •Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Margaret's Church of England Junior 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School better than St Margaret's Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Church of England Junior School ranks higher (47.6 vs 38.8 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 Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School and St Margaret's Church of England Junior School?
About 3.0 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. St Margaret's Church of England Junior School: 363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School and St Margaret's Church of England Junior School rank in South East?
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School is 1737th of 2,471 and St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is 1477th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).