Deneholm Primary School vs St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deneholm Primary School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
374 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
530 students
| Measure | Deneholm Primary School Grays, East of England | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #781 of 1,872 | #786 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6550 of 15,697 | #6607 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 374 | 530 |
| Pupils on roll | 374 | 530 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 9% |
| 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 | Grays | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | deneholm.org.uk/ | www.stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (56.6 vs 56.4).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Deneholm Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 374.
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 Deneholm Primary School better than St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic 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 Deneholm Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grays and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deneholm Primary School: 374. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 530. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deneholm Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Deneholm Primary School is 781st of 1,872 and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 786th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).