Riverside Primary School vs St Margaret's Infant 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.
Riverside Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
St Margaret's Infant School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
312 students
| Measure | Riverside Primary School Gillingham, South East | St Margaret's Infant School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2104 of 2,471 | #582 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12887 of 15,697 | #3150 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 453 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 312 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 115.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.riverside.medway.sch.uk/ | www.stmargaretsinf.medway.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 26.6).
- •Riverside Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 312.
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 Riverside Primary School better than St Margaret's Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Infant School ranks higher (74.1 vs 26.6 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 Riverside Primary School and St Margaret's Infant School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Primary School: 453. St Margaret's Infant School: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Primary School and St Margaret's Infant School rank in South East?
Riverside Primary School is 2104th of 2,471 and St Margaret's Infant School is 582nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).