Richmond Primary School vs Sheldwich Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Primary School
Sheerness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
Sheldwich Primary School
Faversham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
| Measure | Richmond Primary School Sheerness, South East | Sheldwich Primary School Faversham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1891 of 2,471 | #122 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11331 of 15,697 | #502 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 246 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 70.7% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 117.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 19% |
| 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 | Sheerness | Faversham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | richmond.kent.sch.uk | www.sheldwich.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sheldwich Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 34.5).
- •Sheldwich Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 63%).
- •Sheldwich Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 5%).
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 Richmond Primary School better than Sheldwich Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sheldwich Primary School ranks higher (92.9 vs 34.5 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 Richmond Primary School and Sheldwich Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Sheerness and Faversham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richmond Primary School: 246. Sheldwich Primary School: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richmond Primary School and Sheldwich Primary School rank in South East?
Richmond Primary School is 1891st of 2,471 and Sheldwich Primary School is 122nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).