Minterne Junior School vs Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 949 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minterne Junior School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
393 students
Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Sittingbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Minterne Junior School Sittingbourne, South East | Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1584 of 2,471 | #729 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9235 of 15,697 | #3940 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 393 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.minterne.org | www.tunstall.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 44.2).
- •Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 55%).
- •Minterne Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 393.
- •Minterne Junior School is a academy school while Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a local authority 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Minterne Junior School better than Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 44.2 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 Minterne Junior School and Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School?
About 949 m in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Minterne Junior School: 393. Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Minterne Junior School and Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School rank in South East?
Minterne Junior School is 1584th of 2,471 and Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School is 729th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).