New Horizons Children's Academy vs Wayfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 724 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Horizons Children's Academy
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
618 students
Wayfield Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
428 students
| Measure | New Horizons Children's Academy Chatham, South East | Wayfield Primary School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2273 of 2,471 | #2370 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13932 of 15,697 | #14725 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 618 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 618 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 114.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Chatham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.newhorizonschildrensacademy.org.uk | www.wayfield.medway.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •New Horizons Children's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.3 vs 14.8).
- •New Horizons Children's Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35% vs 31%).
- •New Horizons Children's Academy is the larger school with 618 students compared with 428.
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 New Horizons Children's Academy better than Wayfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Horizons Children's Academy ranks higher (20.3 vs 14.8 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 New Horizons Children's Academy and Wayfield Primary School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Horizons Children's Academy: 618. Wayfield Primary School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Horizons Children's Academy and Wayfield Primary School rank in South East?
New Horizons Children's Academy is 2273rd of 2,471 and Wayfield Primary School is 2370th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).