Madginford Primary School vs School of Science and Technology Maidstone
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madginford Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
588 students
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,056 students
| Measure | Madginford Primary School Maidstone, South East | School of Science and Technology Maidstone Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1125 of 2,471 | #213 of 679 |
| National rank | #6370 of 15,697 | #1054 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 588 | 1,056 |
| Pupils on roll | 588 | 1,056 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.madginfordprimaryschool.co.uk | www.sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •School of Science and Technology Maidstone scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 57.5).
- •School of Science and Technology Maidstone is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 588.
- •Madginford Primary School is a local authority school while School of Science and Technology Maidstone 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 Madginford Primary School better than School of Science and Technology Maidstone?
On the Success Index (England), School of Science and Technology Maidstone ranks higher (69.1 vs 57.5 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 Madginford Primary School and School of Science and Technology Maidstone?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madginford Primary School: 588. School of Science and Technology Maidstone: 1,056. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madginford Primary School and School of Science and Technology Maidstone rank in South East?
Madginford Primary School is 1125th of 2,471 and School of Science and Technology Maidstone is 213th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).