Hartsdown Academy vs Salmestone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 855 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartsdown Academy
Margate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
868 students
Salmestone Primary School
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Hartsdown Academy Margate, South East | Salmestone Primary School Margate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #660 of 679 | #1840 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3972 of 4,090 | #10962 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 868 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 868 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 63.8% | 54.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73.9% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Margate | Margate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | hartsdown.org/ | www.salmestone-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Salmestone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 9.5).
- •Hartsdown Academy is the larger school with 868 students compared with 216.
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 Hartsdown Academy better than Salmestone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Salmestone Primary School ranks higher (36.4 vs 9.5 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 Hartsdown Academy and Salmestone Primary School?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Margate and Margate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartsdown Academy: 868. Salmestone Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartsdown Academy and Salmestone Primary School rank in South East?
Hartsdown Academy is 660th of 679 and Salmestone Primary School is 1840th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).