Chattenden Primary School vs Hilltop Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.3 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
Hilltop Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
| Measure | Chattenden Primary School Rochester, South East | Hilltop Primary School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1413 of 2,471 | #1429 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8199 of 15,697 | #8270 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 8% |
| 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 | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chattenden.medway.sch.uk/ | www.hilltopprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (49.1 vs 48.8).
- •Chattenden Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 62%).
- •Hilltop Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Hilltop Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 203.
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 Hilltop Primary 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 Chattenden Primary School and Hilltop Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chattenden Primary School: 203. Hilltop Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chattenden Primary School and Hilltop Primary School rank in South East?
Chattenden Primary School is 1413th of 2,471 and Hilltop Primary School is 1429th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).