Featherby Junior School vs St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 752 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Featherby Junior School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
348 students
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Featherby Junior School Gillingham, South East | St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1818 of 2,471 | #368 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10848 of 15,697 | #1858 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 348 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 39.4% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 112.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.featherby-jun.medway.sch.uk | www.stthomascanterbury.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 36.8).
- •Featherby Junior School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 237.
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 Featherby Junior School better than St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School ranks higher (82.1 vs 36.8 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 Featherby Junior School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Featherby Junior School: 348. St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Featherby Junior School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School rank in South East?
Featherby Junior School is 1818th of 2,471 and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is 368th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).