Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School vs Palm Bay Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Margate · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
Palm Bay Primary School
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
407 students
| Measure | Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School Margate, South East | Palm Bay Primary School Margate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2459 of 2,471 | #1898 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15572 of 15,697 | #11368 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 397 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 53.4% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Margate | Margate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.holytrinitymargate.co.uk/ | www.palmbay.uk |
The verdict
- •Palm Bay Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 5.8).
- •Palm Bay Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 31%).
- •Palm Bay Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Palm Bay Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 397.
- •Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Palm Bay 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 Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School better than Palm Bay Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Palm Bay Primary School ranks higher (34.3 vs 5.8 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 Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School and Palm Bay Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Margate and Margate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School: 397. Palm Bay Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School and Palm Bay Primary School rank in South East?
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School is 2459th of 2,471 and Palm Bay Primary School is 1898th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).