Fort Pitt Grammar School vs St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 580 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 Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
| Measure | Fort Pitt Grammar School Chatham, South East | St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 679 | #1923 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #244 of 4,090 | #11540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,009 | 446 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,009 | 446 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 65.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 85% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.1 | – |
| town | Chatham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fortpitt.co.uk | www.st-michaels.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fort Pitt Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.5 vs 33.5).
- •Fort Pitt Grammar School is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 446.
- •Fort Pitt Grammar School is girls and St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery 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 Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Fort Pitt Grammar School ranks higher (90.5 vs 33.5 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 Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fort Pitt Grammar School: 1,009. St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fort Pitt Grammar School and St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Fort Pitt Grammar School is 70th of 679 and St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 1923rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).