Lympne Church of England Primary School vs St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lympne Church of England Primary School
Hythe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Hythe · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
179 students
| Measure | Lympne Church of England Primary School Hythe, South East | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Hythe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #312 of 2,471 | #947 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1537 of 15,697 | #5277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 195 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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.lympne.kent.sch.uk | www.staugustineshythe.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lympne Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.2 vs 62.8).
- •Lympne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 67%).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •Lympne Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 179.
- •Lympne Church of England 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 Lympne Church of England Primary School better than St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lympne Church of England Primary School ranks higher (84.2 vs 62.8 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 Lympne Church of England Primary School and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Hythe and Hythe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lympne Church of England Primary School: 195. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lympne Church of England Primary School and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Lympne Church of England Primary School is 312th 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).