Chattenden Primary School vs Gatcombe Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 129 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chattenden Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Gatcombe Park Primary School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Chattenden Primary School Rochester, South East | Gatcombe Park Primary School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1413 of 2,471 | #1913 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8199 of 15,697 | #11466 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Rochester | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chattenden.medway.sch.uk/ | www.gatcombeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chattenden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 33.8).
- •Chattenden Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 63%).
- •Chattenden Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
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 Chattenden Primary School better than Gatcombe Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chattenden Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 33.8 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 Chattenden Primary School and Gatcombe Park Primary School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chattenden Primary School: 203. Gatcombe Park Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chattenden Primary School and Gatcombe Park Primary School rank in South East?
Chattenden Primary School is 1413th of 2,471 and Gatcombe Park Primary School is 1913th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).