Ryarsh Primary School vs West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ryarsh Primary School
West Malling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
West Malling · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Ryarsh Primary School West Malling, South East | West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp West Malling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #333 of 2,471 | #2033 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1670 of 15,697 | #12455 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 0% |
| 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 | West Malling | West Malling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ryarsh.kent.sch.uk/ | www.west-malling.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ryarsh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 28.9).
- •Ryarsh Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 60%).
- •Ryarsh Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 0%).
- •Ryarsh Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 191.
- •Ryarsh Primary School is a local authority school while West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp 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 Ryarsh Primary School better than West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp?
On the Success Index (England), Ryarsh Primary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 28.9 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 Ryarsh Primary School and West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between West Malling and West Malling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ryarsh Primary School: 209. West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ryarsh Primary School and West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp rank in South East?
Ryarsh Primary School is 333rd of 2,471 and West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp is 2033rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).