Canterbury Road Primary School vs South Avenue Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 394 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
South Avenue Primary School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Canterbury Road Primary School Sittingbourne, South East | South Avenue Primary School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1830 of 2,471 | #1589 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10923 of 15,697 | #9282 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.canterbury-road.kent.sch.uk | www.southavenue.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •South Avenue Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 36.5).
- •South Avenue Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •South Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 209.
- •Canterbury Road Primary School is a local authority school while South Avenue 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 Canterbury Road Primary School better than South Avenue Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), South Avenue Primary School ranks higher (44.0 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 South Avenue Primary School?
About 394 m in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canterbury Road Primary School: 209. South Avenue Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canterbury Road Primary School and South Avenue Primary School rank in South East?
Canterbury Road Primary School is 1830th of 2,471 and South Avenue Primary School is 1589th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).