South Borough Primary School vs St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 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 Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
118 students
| Measure | South Borough Primary School Maidstone, South East | St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #613 of 2,471 | #1358 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3349 of 15,697 | #7807 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 448 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| 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 | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.southboroughprimary.org.uk | www.st-michaels-infant.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •South Borough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.0 vs 50.8).
- •South Borough Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 118.
- •South Borough Primary School is a academy school while St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone?
On the Success Index (England), South Borough Primary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 50.8 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 South Borough Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Borough Primary School: 448. St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Borough Primary School and St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone rank in South East?
South Borough Primary School is 613th of 2,471 and St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone is 1358th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).