Chantry Community Primary School vs St John's Catholic Comprehensive
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 906 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chantry Community Primary School
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Gravesend · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,335 students
| Measure | Chantry Community Primary School Gravesend, South East | St John's Catholic Comprehensive Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2421 of 2,471 | #425 of 679 |
| National rank | #15182 of 15,697 | #2666 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 441 | 1,335 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 1,335 |
| Free school meals | 51.5% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 112.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.4 |
| town | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chantryprimary.co.uk | www.stjohnscs.com |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Comprehensive scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 10.7).
- •St John's Catholic Comprehensive is the larger school with 1,335 students compared with 441.
- •Chantry Community Primary School is a academy school while St John's Catholic Comprehensive is a local authority 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 Chantry Community Primary School better than St John's Catholic Comprehensive?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Comprehensive ranks higher (35.8 vs 10.7 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 Chantry Community Primary School and St John's Catholic Comprehensive?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chantry Community Primary School: 441. St John's Catholic Comprehensive: 1,335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chantry Community Primary School and St John's Catholic Comprehensive rank in South East?
Chantry Community Primary School is 2421st of 2,471 and St John's Catholic Comprehensive is 425th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).