Chennestone Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 659 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chennestone Primary School
Sunbury-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
282 students
St Paul's Catholic College
Sunbury-on-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,395 students
| Measure | Chennestone Primary School Sunbury-on-Thames, South East | St Paul's Catholic College Sunbury-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #721 of 2,471 | #79 of 679 |
| National rank | #3911 of 15,697 | #270 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 282 | 1,395 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 1,395 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 130.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 75.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 88.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.3 |
| town | Sunbury-on-Thames | Sunbury-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chennestone.surrey.sch.uk | www.st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.8 vs 70.0).
- •St Paul's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 282.
- •Chennestone Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's Catholic College is a academy 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 Chennestone Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic College ranks higher (89.8 vs 70.0 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 Chennestone Primary School and St Paul's Catholic College?
About 659 m in a straight line, between Sunbury-on-Thames and Sunbury-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chennestone Primary School: 282. St Paul's Catholic College: 1,395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chennestone Primary School and St Paul's Catholic College rank in South East?
Chennestone Primary School is 721st of 2,471 and St Paul's Catholic College is 79th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).