Roseacre Junior School vs Valley Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roseacre Junior School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
424 students
Valley Park School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,555 students
| Measure | Roseacre Junior School Maidstone, South East | Valley Park School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #367 of 2,471 | #496 of 679 |
| National rank | #1856 of 15,697 | #3125 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 424 | 1,555 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 1,555 |
| Free school meals | 4.2% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 134.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.20 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.4 |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.roseacre.kent.sch.uk | www.valleypark.viat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Roseacre Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 26.6).
- •Valley Park School is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 424.
- •Roseacre Junior School is a local authority school while Valley Park School is a academy 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 Roseacre Junior School better than Valley Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Roseacre Junior School ranks higher (82.1 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 Roseacre Junior School and Valley Park School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roseacre Junior School: 424. Valley Park School: 1,555. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roseacre Junior School and Valley Park School rank in South East?
Roseacre Junior School is 367th of 2,471 and Valley Park School is 496th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).