Hythe Bay CofE Primary School vs St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Hythe · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
179 students
| Measure | Hythe Bay CofE Primary School Hythe, South East | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Hythe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2313 of 2,471 | #947 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14214 of 15,697 | #5277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 220 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 11% |
| 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.staugustineshythe.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 18.5).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 49%).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Hythe Bay CofE Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 179.
- •Hythe Bay CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Augustine's Catholic 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 Hythe Bay CofE Primary School better than St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.8 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 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. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hythe Bay CofE Primary School and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School is 2313th of 2,471 and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is 947th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).