Quarry Hill Academy vs St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 512 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Quarry Hill Academy
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
501 students
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
530 students
| Measure | Quarry Hill Academy Grays, East of England | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 1,872 | #786 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1213 of 15,697 | #6607 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 501 | 530 |
| Pupils on roll | 501 | 530 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 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 | www.quarryhillacademy.org.uk | www.stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Quarry Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 56.4).
- •Quarry Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 66%).
- •Quarry Hill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 9%).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 501.
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 Quarry Hill Academy better than St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Quarry Hill Academy ranks higher (86.6 vs 56.4 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 Quarry Hill Academy and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Grays and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Quarry Hill Academy: 501. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 530. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Quarry Hill Academy and St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Quarry Hill Academy is 154th 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).