Holywell Primary School vs Wilmington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holywell Primary School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
212 students
Wilmington Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Holywell Primary School Sittingbourne, South East | Wilmington Primary School Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #255 of 2,471 | #200 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1196 of 15,697 | #963 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 212 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 20% |
| 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 | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.holywell.kent.sch.uk/ | www.wilmingtonprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wilmington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 86.7).
- •Holywell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 80%).
- •Wilmington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 19%).
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 Holywell Primary School better than Wilmington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wilmington Primary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 86.7 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 Holywell Primary School and Wilmington Primary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holywell Primary School: 212. Wilmington Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holywell Primary School and Wilmington Primary School rank in South East?
Holywell Primary School is 255th of 2,471 and Wilmington Primary School is 200th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).