Miers Court Primary School vs Parkwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miers Court Primary School
Rainham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Parkwood Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
476 students
| Measure | Miers Court Primary School Rainham, South East | Parkwood Primary School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1953 of 2,471 | #1221 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11780 of 15,697 | #6910 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 476 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 476 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Rainham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mierscourt-that.org.uk/ | www.parkwoodprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 32.3).
- •Parkwood Primary School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 417.
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 Miers Court Primary School better than Parkwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkwood Primary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 32.3 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 Miers Court Primary School and Parkwood Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rainham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Miers Court Primary School: 417. Parkwood Primary School: 476. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Miers Court Primary School and Parkwood Primary School rank in South East?
Miers Court Primary School is 1953rd of 2,471 and Parkwood Primary School is 1221st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).