Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School vs Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School
Faversham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
| Measure | Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School Faversham, South East | Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #560 of 2,471 | #2337 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3023 of 15,697 | #14423 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 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 | Faversham | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bad.kent.sch.uk | www.chilham.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 17.0).
- •Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 46%).
- •Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 0%).
- •Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 81.
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 Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School better than Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 17.0 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 Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School and Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Faversham and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School: 209. Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School and Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School is 560th of 2,471 and Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 2337th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).