Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Petham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 6.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
Petham Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
| Measure | Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East | Petham Primary School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2337 of 2,471 | #918 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14423 of 15,697 | #5095 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 81 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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.chilham.kent.sch.uk | www.petham.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Petham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 17.0).
- •Petham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 46%).
- •Petham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Petham Primary School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 81.
- •Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Petham Primary School 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 Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School better than Petham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Petham Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 17.0 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 Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Petham Primary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 81. Petham Primary School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Petham Primary School rank in South East?
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 2337th of 2,471 and Petham Primary School is 918th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).