Riverside Primary School vs Warden Park Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 64 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
Warden Park Primary Academy
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
| Measure | Riverside Primary School Gillingham, South East | Warden Park Primary Academy Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2104 of 2,471 | #1419 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12887 of 15,697 | #8232 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 453 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 9% |
| 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 | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.riverside.medway.sch.uk/ | www.wardenparkprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Warden Park Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 26.6).
- •Warden Park Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 56%).
- •Warden Park Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 2%).
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 Warden Park Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Warden Park Primary Academy ranks higher (49.0 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 Warden Park Primary Academy?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Primary School: 453. Warden Park Primary Academy: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Primary School and Warden Park Primary Academy rank in South East?
Riverside Primary School is 2104th of 2,471 and Warden Park Primary Academy is 1419th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).