Fort Pitt Grammar School vs St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 375 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Chatham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,009 students
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Rochester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students
| Measure | Fort Pitt Grammar School Chatham, South East | St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 679 | #500 of 679 |
| National rank | #244 of 4,090 | #3144 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,009 | 1,084 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,009 | 1,084 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 65.9 | 40.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 85% | 32.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98% | 50.3% |
| EBacc average points | 6.39 | 3.29 |
| A level points per entry | 38.1 | 24.8 |
| town | Chatham | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fortpitt.co.uk | www.stjohnfisher.school |
The verdict
- •Fort Pitt Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.5 vs 26.2).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 1,009.
- •Fort Pitt Grammar School is a academy school while St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Fort Pitt Grammar School is girls and St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is co-educational.
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 Fort Pitt Grammar School better than St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School?
On the Success Index (England), Fort Pitt Grammar School ranks higher (90.5 vs 26.2 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 Fort Pitt Grammar School and St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School?
About 375 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fort Pitt Grammar School: 1,009. St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School: 1,084. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fort Pitt Grammar School and St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School rank in South East?
Fort Pitt Grammar School is 70th of 679 and St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is 500th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).