Aylesham Primary School vs Barham Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aylesham Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
Barham Church of England Primary School
CANTERBURY · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Aylesham Primary School Canterbury, South East | Barham Church of England Primary School CANTERBURY, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2259 of 2,471 | #1239 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13817 of 15,697 | #7036 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 382 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.aylesham.kent.sch.uk | www.barham.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 21.0).
- •Aylesham Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 210.
- •Aylesham Primary School is a academy school while Barham Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Aylesham Primary School better than Barham Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 21.0 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 Aylesham Primary School and Barham Church of England Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and CANTERBURY in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aylesham Primary School: 382. Barham Church of England Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aylesham Primary School and Barham Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Aylesham Primary School is 2259th of 2,471 and Barham Church of England Primary School is 1239th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).