Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
83 students
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
145 students
| Measure | Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Maidstone, South East | Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1991 of 2,471 | #1412 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12113 of 15,697 | #8195 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 83 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 145 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 12% |
| 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 | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.laddingford.kent.sch.uk | www.yalding.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 30.5).
- •Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 83.
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 Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 30.5 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 Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 83. Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in South East?
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1991st of 2,471 and Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1412th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).