Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School vs Springhead Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 23 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
Springhead Park Primary School
Northfleet · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
| Measure | Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Maidstone, South East | Springhead Park Primary School Northfleet, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #111 of 2,471 | #950 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #459 of 15,697 | #5305 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 437 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 14% |
| 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 | Northfleet |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-johns-maidstone.kent.sch.uk/ | www.springheadparkprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.4 vs 62.6).
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 66%).
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 14%).
- •Springhead Park Primary School is the larger school with 438 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 Springhead Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (93.4 vs 62.6 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 Springhead Park Primary School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Northfleet in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School: 437. Springhead Park Primary School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School and Springhead Park Primary School rank in South East?
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School is 111th of 2,471 and Springhead Park Primary School is 950th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).