Elham Church of England Primary School vs Selsted Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elham Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
Selsted Church of England Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
| Measure | Elham Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East | Selsted Church of England Primary School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1707 of 2,471 | #1966 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10204 of 15,697 | #11893 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 82 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.elhamprimary.co.uk | www.selstedschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Elham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 31.7).
- •Elham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 56%).
- •Selsted Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 82.
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 Elham Church of England Primary School better than Selsted Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (39.7 vs 31.7 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 Elham Church of England Primary School and Selsted Church of England Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elham Church of England Primary School: 82. Selsted Church of England Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elham Church of England Primary School and Selsted Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Elham Church of England Primary School is 1707th of 2,471 and Selsted Church of England Primary School is 1966th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).