Beech Grove School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Grove School
Dover · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
86 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Beech Grove School Dover, South East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1645 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #9700 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 86 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 140 |
| Free school meals | – | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 105.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| 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 | Dover | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | beechgroveschool.co.uk | www.stjosephs-aylesham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham is the larger school with 140 students compared with 86.
- •Beech Grove School is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham is a academy 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 Beech Grove School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham?
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 Beech Grove School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dover and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech Grove School: 86. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Grove School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham rank in South East?
Beech Grove School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham is 1645th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).