Madginford Primary School vs Senacre Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 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
Senacre Wood Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Madginford Primary School Maidstone, South East | Senacre Wood Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1125 of 2,471 | #1666 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6370 of 15,697 | #9893 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 588 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 588 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 7% |
| 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.madginfordprimaryschool.co.uk | www.senacre-wood.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Madginford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 41.2).
- •Senacre Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 61%).
- •Madginford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Madginford Primary School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 210.
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 Senacre Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Madginford Primary School ranks higher (57.5 vs 41.2 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 Senacre Wood Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madginford Primary School: 588. Senacre Wood Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madginford Primary School and Senacre Wood Primary School rank in South East?
Madginford Primary School is 1125th of 2,471 and Senacre Wood Primary School is 1666th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).