Canterbury Road Primary School vs Highsted Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 900 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Road Primary School
Sittingbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Highsted Grammar School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
793 students
| Measure | Canterbury Road Primary School Sittingbourne, South East | Highsted Grammar School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1830 of 2,471 | #107 of 679 |
| National rank | #10923 of 15,697 | #389 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 209 | 793 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 793 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 82.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 94.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.8 |
| town | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.canterbury-road.kent.sch.uk | www.highsted.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Highsted Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 36.5).
- •Highsted Grammar School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 209.
- •Canterbury Road Primary School is a local authority school while Highsted Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Canterbury Road Primary School is co-educational and Highsted Grammar School is girls.
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 Canterbury Road Primary School better than Highsted Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Highsted Grammar School ranks higher (86.2 vs 36.5 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 Canterbury Road Primary School and Highsted Grammar School?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canterbury Road Primary School: 209. Highsted Grammar School: 793. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canterbury Road Primary School and Highsted Grammar School rank in South East?
Canterbury Road Primary School is 1830th of 2,471 and Highsted Grammar School is 107th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).