Salmestone Primary School vs St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 316 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salmestone Primary School
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
284 students
| Measure | Salmestone Primary School Margate, South East | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate Margate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1840 of 2,471 | #828 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10962 of 15,697 | #4591 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 284 |
| Free school meals | 54.2% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Margate | Margate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.salmestone-tkat.org/ | www.st-gregorys.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.4 vs 36.4).
- •St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 66%).
- •St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate is the larger school with 284 students compared with 216.
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 Salmestone Primary School better than St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate?
On the Success Index (England), St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate ranks higher (66.4 vs 36.4 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 Salmestone Primary School and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate?
About 316 m in a straight line, between Margate and Margate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salmestone Primary School: 216. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salmestone Primary School and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate rank in South East?
Salmestone Primary School is 1840th of 2,471 and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate is 828th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).