South Borough Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 113 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Borough Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
St Mary's Church of England School
Aylesbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
| Measure | South Borough Primary School Maidstone, South East | St Mary's Church of England School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #613 of 2,471 | #1244 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3349 of 15,697 | #7070 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 448 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 12% |
| 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 | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.southboroughprimary.org.uk | www.st-marysaylesbury.bucks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Borough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 54.2).
- •South Borough Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 57%).
- •South Borough Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 12%).
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 South Borough Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), South Borough Primary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 54.2 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 South Borough Primary School and St Mary's Church of England School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Borough Primary School: 448. St Mary's Church of England School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Borough Primary School and St Mary's Church of England School rank in South East?
South Borough Primary School is 613th of 2,471 and St Mary's Church of England School is 1244th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).