Marish Primary School vs The Riverview Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marish Primary School
Slough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
763 students
The Riverview Academy
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
784 students
| Measure | Marish Primary School Slough, South East | The Riverview Academy Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #436 of 2,471 | #1650 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2282 of 15,697 | #9780 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 763 | 784 |
| Pupils on roll | 763 | 784 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| 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 | Slough | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.marishacademytrust.co.uk/ | www.riverview-infant.com |
The verdict
- •Marish Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 41.7).
- •The Riverview Academy is the larger school with 784 students compared with 763.
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 Marish Primary School better than The Riverview Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Marish Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 41.7 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 Marish Primary School and The Riverview Academy?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Slough and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marish Primary School: 763. The Riverview Academy: 784. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marish Primary School and The Riverview Academy rank in South East?
Marish Primary School is 436th of 2,471 and The Riverview Academy is 1650th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).