Lower Halstow Primary School vs Riverside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Halstow Primary School
Sittingbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
Riverside Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
| Measure | Lower Halstow Primary School Sittingbourne, South East | Riverside Primary School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1796 of 2,471 | #2104 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10713 of 15,697 | #12887 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 200 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 116.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 2% |
| 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 | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lower-halstow.kent.sch.uk | www.riverside.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lower Halstow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 26.6).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 33%).
- •Lower Halstow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •Riverside Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 200.
- •Lower Halstow Primary School is a local authority school while Riverside 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 Lower Halstow Primary School better than Riverside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lower Halstow Primary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 26.6 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 Lower Halstow Primary School and Riverside Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lower Halstow Primary School: 200. Riverside Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lower Halstow Primary School and Riverside Primary School rank in South East?
Lower Halstow Primary School is 1796th of 2,471 and Riverside Primary School is 2104th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).