Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School vs Roseacre Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
437 students
Roseacre Junior School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
424 students
| Measure | Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Maidstone, South East | Roseacre Junior School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #111 of 2,471 | #367 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #459 of 15,697 | #1856 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 437 | 424 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 424 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 17% |
| 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.st-johns-maidstone.kent.sch.uk/ | www.roseacre.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.4 vs 82.1).
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 73%).
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 17%).
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 424.
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Roseacre Junior School is a local authority 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 Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School better than Roseacre Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (93.4 vs 82.1 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 Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School and Roseacre Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School: 437. Roseacre Junior School: 424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School and Roseacre Junior School rank in South East?
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School is 111th of 2,471 and Roseacre Junior School is 367th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).