Sandgate Primary School vs The Harvey Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 800 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandgate Primary School
Folkestone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
The Harvey Grammar School
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,005 students
| Measure | Sandgate Primary School Folkestone, South East | The Harvey Grammar School Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #473 of 2,471 | #124 of 679 |
| National rank | #2510 of 15,697 | #439 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 419 | 1,005 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 1,005 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 102.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 85.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 97.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.2 |
| town | Folkestone | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sandgateprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Harvey Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 77.8).
- •The Harvey Grammar School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 419.
- •Sandgate Primary School is a local authority school while The Harvey Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Sandgate Primary School is co-educational and The Harvey Grammar School is boys.
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 Sandgate Primary School better than The Harvey Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), The Harvey Grammar School ranks higher (84.9 vs 77.8 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 Sandgate Primary School and The Harvey Grammar School?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Folkestone and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandgate Primary School: 419. The Harvey Grammar School: 1,005. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandgate Primary School and The Harvey Grammar School rank in South East?
Sandgate Primary School is 473rd of 2,471 and The Harvey Grammar School is 124th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).