St Augustine Academy vs West Borough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 577 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine Academy
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
673 students
West Borough Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
| Measure | St Augustine Academy Maidstone, South East | West Borough Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #592 of 679 | #2120 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3626 of 4,090 | #12969 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 673 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 673 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.saa.woodard.co.uk/ | www.west-borough.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Borough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.2 vs 18.9).
- •St Augustine Academy is the larger school with 673 students compared with 456.
- •St Augustine Academy is a academy school while West Borough Primary School 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 St Augustine Academy better than West Borough Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Borough Primary School ranks higher (26.2 vs 18.9 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 St Augustine Academy and West Borough Primary School?
About 577 m in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine Academy: 673. West Borough Primary School: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine Academy and West Borough Primary School rank in South East?
St Augustine Academy is 592nd of 679 and West Borough Primary School is 2120th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).