North Borough Junior School vs St Paul's Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 104 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
St Paul's Infant School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
242 students
| Measure | North Borough Junior School Maidstone, South East | St Paul's Infant School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1673 of 2,471 | #1607 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9925 of 15,697 | #9407 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 350 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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.stpaulsmaidstone.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 41.0).
- •North Borough Junior School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 242.
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 St Paul's Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Infant School ranks higher (43.5 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 St Paul's Infant School?
About 104 m in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Borough Junior School: 350. St Paul's Infant School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Borough Junior School and St Paul's Infant School rank in South East?
North Borough Junior School is 1673rd of 2,471 and St Paul's Infant School is 1607th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).