Painters Ash Primary School vs Springhead Park 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.
Painters Ash Primary School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
391 students
Springhead Park Primary School
Northfleet · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
| Measure | Painters Ash Primary School Gravesend, South East | Springhead Park Primary School Northfleet, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #527 of 2,471 | #950 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2823 of 15,697 | #5305 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 391 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 14% |
| 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 | Gravesend | Northfleet |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.paintersashprimary.co.uk | www.springheadparkprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Painters Ash Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.9 vs 62.6).
- •Painters Ash Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 66%).
- •Painters Ash Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 14%).
- •Springhead Park Primary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 391.
- •Painters Ash Primary School is a local authority school while Springhead Park Primary School is a academy 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Painters Ash Primary School better than Springhead Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Painters Ash Primary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 62.6 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 Painters Ash Primary School and Springhead Park Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gravesend and Northfleet in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Painters Ash Primary School: 391. Springhead Park Primary School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Painters Ash Primary School and Springhead Park Primary School rank in South East?
Painters Ash Primary School is 527th of 2,471 and Springhead Park Primary School is 950th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).