Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School vs Pilgrims' Way Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
| Measure | Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East | Pilgrims' Way Primary School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #355 of 2,471 | #2427 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1767 of 15,697 | #15237 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 416 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 4.6% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 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.bridge.kent.sch.uk | www.pilgrims-way.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 10.2).
- •Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 44%).
- •Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
- •Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 404.
- •Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Pilgrims' Way Primary 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 Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School better than Pilgrims' Way Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 10.2 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 Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School and Pilgrims' Way Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School: 416. Pilgrims' Way Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School and Pilgrims' Way Primary School rank in South East?
Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School is 355th of 2,471 and Pilgrims' Way Primary School is 2427th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).