Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School vs Wye School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 6.7 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
Wye School
Wye · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
557 students
| Measure | Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East | Wye School Wye, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2337 of 2,471 | #349 of 679 |
| National rank | #14423 of 15,697 | #2019 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 81 | 557 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 557 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.9 |
| town | Canterbury | Wye |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chilham.kent.sch.uk | www.wyeschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wye School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 17.0).
- •Wye School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 81.
- •Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Wye 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 Wye School?
On the Success Index (England), Wye School ranks higher (49.0 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 Wye School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Wye in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 81. Wye School: 557. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and Wye School rank in South East?
Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 2337th of 2,471 and Wye School is 349th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).