North Borough Junior School vs Sandling Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 928 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Borough Junior School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
Sandling Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | North Borough Junior School Maidstone, South East | Sandling Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1673 of 2,471 | #896 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9925 of 15,697 | #4975 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 350 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.north-borough.kent.sch.uk/ | www.sandling.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandling Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 41.0).
- •Sandling Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 63%).
- •Sandling Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Sandling Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 350.
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 North Borough Junior School better than Sandling Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandling Primary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 41.0 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 North Borough Junior School and Sandling Primary School?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Borough Junior School: 350. Sandling Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Borough Junior School and Sandling Primary School rank in South East?
North Borough Junior School is 1673rd of 2,471 and Sandling Primary School is 896th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).