Hythe Bay CofE Primary School vs Palmarsh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
Hythe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
Palmarsh Primary School
Hythe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Hythe Bay CofE Primary School Hythe, South East | Palmarsh Primary School Hythe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2313 of 2,471 | #1764 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14214 of 15,697 | #10515 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 220 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 29.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 145.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Hythe | Hythe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hythebay.kent.sch.uk | www.palmarsh.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Palmarsh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 18.5).
- •Palmarsh Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 49%).
- •Hythe Bay CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Hythe Bay CofE Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 204.
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 Hythe Bay CofE Primary School better than Palmarsh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Palmarsh Primary School ranks higher (38.3 vs 18.5 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 Hythe Bay CofE Primary School and Palmarsh Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hythe and Hythe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School: 220. Palmarsh Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hythe Bay CofE Primary School and Palmarsh Primary School rank in South East?
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School is 2313th of 2,471 and Palmarsh Primary School is 1764th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).