Chatham primary schools league table 2025
Primary, infant, junior and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 19 schools in Chatham, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 186St Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 281Walderslade Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 235 students
- 370St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolChatham · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 663 students
- 464Balfour Junior SchoolChatham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 480 students
- 562St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary– · 397 students
- 661Lordswood SchoolChatham · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 409 students
- 752All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 343 students
- 851Kingfisher Community Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 945Oaklands SchoolChatham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 444 students
- 1040Tunbury Primary SchoolChatham · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 501 students
- 1139Maundene SchoolChatham · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 385 students
- 1237New Road Primary SchoolChatham · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 352 students
- 1334St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolChatham · Academy Primary– · 446 students
- 1420New Horizons Children's AcademyChatham · Academy Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 618 students
- 1516Phoenix Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 396 students
- 1615Wayfield Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 428 students
- 1714St John's Church of England Infant SchoolChatham · Academy Primary– · 77 students
- 1810Luton Primary SchoolChatham · Academy Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 613 students
- 197Greenvale Primary SchoolChatham · Local authority Primary– · 192 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.8 Top 10% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 2 | Walderslade Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 81.3 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 235 |
| 3 | St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 70.3 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 663 |
| 4 | Balfour Junior School Chatham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 63.8 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 480 |
| 5 | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 61.7 Top 50% | – | 397 |
| 6 | Lordswood School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.1 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 409 |
| 7 | All Saints Church of England Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 52.3 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 343 |
| 8 | Kingfisher Community Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.7 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 9 | Oaklands School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.6 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 444 |
| 10 | Tunbury Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 39.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 501 |
| 11 | Maundene School Chatham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 38.8 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 385 |
| 12 | New Road Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 36.8 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 352 |
| 13 | St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.5 Lower 50% | – | 446 |
| 14 | New Horizons Children's Academy Chatham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.3 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 618 |
| 15 | Phoenix Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 16.3 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 396 |
| 16 | Wayfield Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 14.8 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 428 |
| 17 | St John's Church of England Infant School Chatham · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 14.0 Lower 50% | – | 77 |
| 18 | Luton Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.1 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 613 |
| 19 | Greenvale Primary School Chatham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 6.9 Lower 50% | – | 192 |
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School in Chatham leads the 2025 list of primary schools in Chatham with a Success Index (England) of 85.8. Of the 19 schools shown, 15 are academy, 4 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider South East primary schools league table, every school on the Chatham page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Chatham?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School in Chatham, South East ranks first among primary schools in Chatham with a Success Index (England) of 85.8 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 205).
How are primary schools in Chatham ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.