Richmond Primary School vs West Minster Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 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
West Minster Primary School
Sheerness · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
473 students
| Measure | Richmond Primary School Sheerness, South East | West Minster Primary School Sheerness, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1891 of 2,471 | #1359 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11331 of 15,697 | #7812 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 246 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 70.7% | 58.9% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Sheerness | Sheerness |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | richmond.kent.sch.uk | www.swfed.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Minster Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 34.5).
- •West Minster Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •West Minster Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 5%).
- •West Minster Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 246.
- •Richmond Primary School is a academy school while West Minster Primary 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 Richmond Primary School better than West Minster Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Minster Primary School ranks higher (50.8 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 West Minster Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sheerness and Sheerness in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richmond Primary School: 246. West Minster Primary School: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richmond Primary School and West Minster Primary School rank in South East?
Richmond Primary School is 1891st of 2,471 and West Minster Primary School is 1359th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).