St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable vs Swalecliffe Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Whitstable · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
301 students
Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Whitstable · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
492 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Whitstable, South East | Swalecliffe Community Primary School Whitstable, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1116 of 2,471 | #1848 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6309 of 15,697 | #11015 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 301 | 492 |
| Pupils on roll | 301 | 492 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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 | Whitstable | Whitstable |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-marys-whitstable.kent.sch.uk | www.swalecliffeprimary.org |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.8 vs 36.2).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 52%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Swalecliffe Community Primary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 301.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is a academy school while Swalecliffe Community 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable better than Swalecliffe Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable ranks higher (57.8 vs 36.2 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable and Swalecliffe Community Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Whitstable and Whitstable in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable: 301. Swalecliffe Community Primary School: 492. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable and Swalecliffe Community Primary School rank in South East?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is 1116th of 2,471 and Swalecliffe Community Primary School is 1848th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).