St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School vs The Light Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 976 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
530 students
The Light Christian School
Grays · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
23 students
| Measure | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Grays, East of England | The Light Christian School Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #786 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #6607 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 530 | 23 |
| Pupils on roll | 530 | 23 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.9% | 28.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk | thelight-school.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 23.
- •St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a academy school while The Light Christian School is a independent 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 Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School better than The Light Christian 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 St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School and The Light Christian School?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Grays and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 530. The Light Christian School: 23. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School and The Light Christian School rank in East of England?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 786th of 1,872 and The Light Christian School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).