St Margaret's Church of England Junior School vs The Howard School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 859 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
363 students
The Howard School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,471 students
| Measure | St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Gillingham, South East | The Howard School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1477 of 2,471 | #384 of 679 |
| National rank | #8530 of 15,697 | #2334 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 363 | 1,471 |
| Pupils on roll | 363 | 1,471 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.8 |
| town | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmargaretsonline.net | www.thehoward-that.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 42.5).
- •The Howard School is the larger school with 1,471 students compared with 363.
- •St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is co-educational and The Howard School is boys.
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 Margaret's Church of England Junior School better than The Howard School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Church of England Junior School ranks higher (47.6 vs 42.5 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 Margaret's Church of England Junior School and The Howard School?
About 859 m in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School: 363. The Howard School: 1,471. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret's Church of England Junior School and The Howard School rank in South East?
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School is 1477th of 2,471 and The Howard School is 384th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).