Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School vs St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
171 students
| Measure | Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School Deal, South East | St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #284 of 2,471 | #2008 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1358 of 15,697 | #12231 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Deal | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kingsdown-ringwould.kent.sch.uk | www.stmargaretsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 29.9).
- •Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 52%).
- •Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 171.
- •Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School is a local authority 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 Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School better than St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 29.9 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 Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School and St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Deal and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School: 211. St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School and St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School rank in South East?
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School is 284th of 2,471 and St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School is 2008th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).