Aylesham Primary School vs Goodnestone Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.1 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
Goodnestone Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
48 students
| Measure | Aylesham Primary School Canterbury, South East | Goodnestone Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2259 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #13817 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 382 | 48 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 48 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.aylesham.kent.sch.uk | www.goodnestone.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (21.0 vs 21.9).
- •Aylesham Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 48.
- •Aylesham Primary School is a academy school while Goodnestone 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 Goodnestone Church of England 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 Aylesham Primary School and Goodnestone Church of England Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aylesham Primary School: 382. Goodnestone Church of England Primary School: 48. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aylesham Primary School and Goodnestone Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Aylesham Primary School is 2259th of 2,471 and Goodnestone Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).