Salmestone Primary School vs St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 61 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 Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Salmestone Primary School Margate, South East | St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1840 of 2,471 | #694 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10962 of 15,697 | #3770 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% | 36.6% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 14% |
| 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 | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.salmestone-tkat.org/ | www.stmargaretsattroytown.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 36.4).
- •St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 66%).
- •St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% 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 Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (70.8 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 Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Margate and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salmestone Primary School: 216. St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salmestone Primary School and St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in South East?
Salmestone Primary School is 1840th of 2,471 and St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 694th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).