Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School vs South Borough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
180 students
South Borough Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
| Measure | Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School Maidstone, South East | South Borough Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1282 of 2,471 | #613 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7295 of 15,697 | #3349 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 180 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 15% |
| 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-michaels-junior.kent.sch.uk | www.southboroughprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •South Borough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 53.2).
- •South Borough Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 69%).
- •South Borough Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •South Borough Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 180.
- •Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School is a local authority school while South Borough Primary School 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 Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School better than South Borough Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), South Borough Primary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 53.2 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 Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School and South Borough Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School: 180. South Borough Primary School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School and South Borough Primary School rank in South East?
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School is 1282nd of 2,471 and South Borough Primary School is 613th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).