Chatham Grammar vs Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 925 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Grammar
Chatham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
948 students
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
597 students
| Measure | Chatham Grammar Chatham, South East | Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #157 of 679 | #526 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #629 of 4,090 | #2822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 948 | 597 |
| Pupils on roll | 948 | 597 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 33.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.86 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Chatham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chathamgrammar.org.uk | www.napier-kemnal.org/ |
The verdict
- •Chatham Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 75.9).
- •Chatham Grammar is the larger school with 948 students compared with 597.
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 Chatham Grammar better than Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chatham Grammar ranks higher (79.6 vs 75.9 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 Chatham Grammar and Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chatham Grammar: 948. Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy: 597. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chatham Grammar and Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy rank in South East?
Chatham Grammar is 157th of 679 and Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy is 526th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).