Rainham School for Girls vs St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 843 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainham School for Girls
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,622 students
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
363 students
| Measure | Rainham School for Girls Gillingham, South East | St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #380 of 679 | #1477 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2253 of 4,090 | #8530 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,622 | 363 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,622 | 363 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | – |
| town | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rainhamgirls-tkat.org/ | www.stmargaretsonline.net |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 44.5).
- •Rainham School for Girls is the larger school with 1,622 students compared with 363.
- •Rainham School for Girls is girls and St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is co-educational.
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 Rainham School for Girls better than St Margaret's Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Church of England Junior School ranks higher (47.6 vs 44.5 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 Rainham School for Girls and St Margaret's Church of England Junior School?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rainham School for Girls: 1,622. St Margaret's Church of England Junior School: 363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rainham School for Girls and St Margaret's Church of England Junior School rank in South East?
Rainham School for Girls is 380th of 679 and St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is 1477th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).