Canterbury Road Primary School vs VTC Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 381 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
VTC Independent School
Sittingbourne · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
21 students
| Measure | Canterbury Road Primary School Sittingbourne, South East | VTC Independent School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1830 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #10923 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 209 | 21 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 21 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 65.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.canterbury-road.kent.sch.uk | vtcindependentschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Road Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 21.
- •Canterbury Road Primary School is a local authority school while VTC Independent School is a independent 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 VTC Independent School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canterbury Road Primary School and VTC Independent School?
About 381 m in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canterbury Road Primary School: 209. VTC Independent School: 21. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canterbury Road Primary School and VTC Independent School rank in South East?
Canterbury Road Primary School is 1830th of 2,471 and VTC Independent School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).