Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School vs School of Science and Technology Maidstone
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 462 m 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
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,056 students
| Measure | Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Maidstone, South East | School of Science and Technology Maidstone Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #111 of 2,471 | #213 of 679 |
| National rank | #459 of 15,697 | #1054 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 437 | 1,056 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 1,056 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 104% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| 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.st-johns-maidstone.kent.sch.uk/ | www.sstmaidstone.viat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.4 vs 69.1).
- •School of Science and Technology Maidstone is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 437.
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 School of Science and Technology Maidstone?
On the Success Index (England), Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (93.4 vs 69.1 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 School of Science and Technology Maidstone?
About 462 m 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. School of Science and Technology Maidstone: 1,056. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School and School of Science and Technology Maidstone rank in South East?
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School is 111th 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).