Salmestone Primary School vs St John's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 201 km 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 John's Catholic Primary School
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Salmestone Primary School Margate, South East | St John's Catholic Primary School Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1840 of 2,471 | #1637 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10962 of 15,697 | #9644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 216 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 54.2% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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 | Banbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.salmestone-tkat.org/ | www.st-johns-banbury.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.4 vs 36.4).
- •Salmestone Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 43%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
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 John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (42.4 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 John's Catholic Primary School?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Margate and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salmestone Primary School: 216. St John's Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salmestone Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Salmestone Primary School is 1840th of 2,471 and St John's Catholic Primary School is 1637th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).