Deanwood Primary School vs Thomas Harding Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 93 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deanwood Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
Thomas Harding Junior School
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
| Measure | Deanwood Primary School Gillingham, South East | Thomas Harding Junior School Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2179 of 2,471 | #433 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13289 of 15,697 | #2274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 238 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 113.3% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 24% |
| 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 | Gillingham | Chesham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.deanwood-that.org.uk/ | www.thomasharding.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Harding Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 24.4).
- •Thomas Harding Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 28%).
- •Thomas Harding Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 7%).
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 Deanwood Primary School better than Thomas Harding Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Harding Junior School ranks higher (79.2 vs 24.4 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 Deanwood Primary School and Thomas Harding Junior School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deanwood Primary School: 238. Thomas Harding Junior School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deanwood Primary School and Thomas Harding Junior School rank in South East?
Deanwood Primary School is 2179th of 2,471 and Thomas Harding Junior School is 433rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).