Blean Primary School vs St Stephen's Junior School
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.
Blean Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
St Stephen's Junior School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
400 students
| Measure | Blean Primary School Canterbury, South East | St Stephen's Junior School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #189 of 2,471 | #2146 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #891 of 15,697 | #13093 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 449 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 111.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 7% |
| 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.bleanprimary.org.uk/ | www.ststephensjuniorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blean Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 25.5).
- •Blean Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 44%).
- •Blean Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 7%).
- •Blean Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 400.
- •Blean Primary School is a local authority school while St Stephen's Junior School 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 Blean Primary School better than St Stephen's Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Blean Primary School ranks higher (89.2 vs 25.5 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 Stephen's Junior School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blean Primary School: 449. St Stephen's Junior School: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blean Primary School and St Stephen's Junior School rank in South East?
Blean Primary School is 189th of 2,471 and St Stephen's Junior School is 2146th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).