Palm Bay Primary School vs St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Bay Primary School
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
407 students
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
Broadstairs · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
360 students
| Measure | Palm Bay Primary School Margate, South East | St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School Broadstairs, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1898 of 2,471 | #1825 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11368 of 15,697 | #10889 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 407 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| 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 | Margate | Broadstairs |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.palmbay.uk | www.stpetersthanet.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.7 vs 34.3).
- •St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 59%).
- •St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Palm Bay Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 360.
- •Palm Bay Primary School is a academy school while St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palm Bay Primary School better than St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School ranks higher (36.7 vs 34.3 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 Palm Bay Primary School and St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Margate and Broadstairs in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Palm Bay Primary School: 407. St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Palm Bay Primary School and St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School rank in South East?
Palm Bay Primary School is 1898th of 2,471 and St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School is 1825th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).