Swingate Primary School vs Tunbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swingate Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
Tunbury Primary School
Chatham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
501 students
| Measure | Swingate Primary School Chatham, South East | Tunbury Primary School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1705 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #10186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 501 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 501 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Chatham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.swingate.medway.sch.uk/ | www.tunbury.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Swingate Primary School is a academy school while Tunbury 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 Swingate Primary School better than Tunbury 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 Swingate Primary School and Tunbury Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in South East.
How do Swingate Primary School and Tunbury Primary School rank in South East?
Swingate Primary School is unranked and Tunbury Primary School is 1705th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).