St Helens Montessori School vs West Borough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Helens Montessori School
Maidstone · Independent all-through · Ages 2–12
45 students
West Borough Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
| Measure | St Helens Montessori School Maidstone, South East | West Borough Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2120 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #12969 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–12 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 45 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 45 | 456 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 34.6% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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.sthelensmontessori.co.uk | www.west-borough.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Borough Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 45.
- •St Helens Montessori School is a independent 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 Helens Montessori School better than West Borough Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Helens Montessori School and West Borough Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Helens Montessori School: 45. West Borough Primary School: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Helens Montessori School and West Borough Primary School rank in South East?
St Helens Montessori School is unranked and West Borough Primary School is 2120th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).