Sandling Primary School vs Willingdon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandling Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
Willingdon Primary School
Eastbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Sandling Primary School Maidstone, South East | Willingdon Primary School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #896 of 2,471 | #1238 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4975 of 15,697 | #7030 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 421 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Maidstone | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sandling.kent.sch.uk/ | willingdonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandling Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 54.4).
- •Sandling Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 63%).
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 Sandling Primary School better than Willingdon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandling Primary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 54.4 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 Sandling Primary School and Willingdon Primary School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandling Primary School: 421. Willingdon Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandling Primary School and Willingdon Primary School rank in South East?
Sandling Primary School is 896th of 2,471 and Willingdon Primary School is 1238th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).