Iwade School vs Kemsley Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iwade School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
591 students
Kemsley Primary Academy
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Iwade School Sittingbourne, South East | Kemsley Primary Academy Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1964 of 2,471 | #1863 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11886 of 15,697 | #11128 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 591 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 591 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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 | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.iwade-ba-mat.org.uk | www.kemsley-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Kemsley Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.6 vs 31.7).
- •Kemsley Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 52%).
- •Kemsley Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Iwade School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 217.
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 Iwade School better than Kemsley Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kemsley Primary Academy ranks higher (35.6 vs 31.7 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 Iwade School and Kemsley Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Iwade School: 591. Kemsley Primary Academy: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Iwade School and Kemsley Primary Academy rank in South East?
Iwade School is 1964th of 2,471 and Kemsley Primary Academy is 1863rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).