Blean Primary School vs St Edmund's School Canterbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 946 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blean Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
St Edmund's School Canterbury
Canterbury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
523 students
| Measure | Blean Primary School Canterbury, South East | St Edmund's School Canterbury Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #189 of 2,471 | #488 of 679 |
| National rank | #891 of 15,697 | #3082 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 449 | 523 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 523 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.6 |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bleanprimary.org.uk/ | www.stedmunds.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blean Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 27.6).
- •St Edmund's School Canterbury is the larger school with 523 students compared with 449.
- •Blean Primary School is a local authority school while St Edmund's School Canterbury 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 Blean Primary School better than St Edmund's School Canterbury?
On the Success Index (England), Blean Primary School ranks higher (89.2 vs 27.6 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 Blean Primary School and St Edmund's School Canterbury?
About 946 m in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blean Primary School: 449. St Edmund's School Canterbury: 523. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blean Primary School and St Edmund's School Canterbury rank in South East?
Blean Primary School is 189th of 2,471 and St Edmund's School Canterbury is 488th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).