Chartham Primary School vs Wincheap Foundation Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chartham Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
380 students
Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
429 students
| Measure | Chartham Primary School Canterbury, South East | Wincheap Foundation Primary School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1522 of 2,471 | #1322 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8812 of 15,697 | #7543 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 380 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 11% |
| 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.turnerchartham.com | www.wincheap.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wincheap Foundation Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 46.3).
- •Wincheap Foundation Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Wincheap Foundation Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •Wincheap Foundation Primary School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 380.
- •Chartham Primary School is a academy school while Wincheap Foundation Primary School 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 Chartham Primary School better than Wincheap Foundation Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wincheap Foundation Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 46.3 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 Chartham Primary School and Wincheap Foundation Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chartham Primary School: 380. Wincheap Foundation Primary School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chartham Primary School and Wincheap Foundation Primary School rank in South East?
Chartham Primary School is 1522nd of 2,471 and Wincheap Foundation Primary School is 1322nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).