Adisham Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adisham Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Adisham Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #591 of 2,471 | #1645 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3191 of 15,697 | #9700 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 101 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 105.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 0% |
| 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 | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.adisham.kent.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephs-aylesham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Adisham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 42.1).
- •Adisham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 71%).
- •Adisham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 0%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham is the larger school with 140 students compared with 101.
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 Adisham Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham?
On the Success Index (England), Adisham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 42.1 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 Adisham Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Adisham Church of England Primary School: 101. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Adisham Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham rank in South East?
Adisham Church of England Primary School is 591st of 2,471 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham is 1645th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).