Highsted Grammar School vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 896 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highsted Grammar School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
793 students
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Highsted Grammar School Sittingbourne, South East | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 679 | #869 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #389 of 4,090 | #4816 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 793 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 793 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 82.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 94.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.8 | – |
| town | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.highsted.kent.sch.uk | www.st-peters-sittingbourne.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Highsted Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 65.2).
- •Highsted Grammar School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 210.
- •Highsted Grammar School is girls and St Peter's Catholic Primary 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 Highsted Grammar School better than St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highsted Grammar School ranks higher (86.2 vs 65.2 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 Highsted Grammar School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 896 m in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highsted Grammar School: 793. St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highsted Grammar School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Highsted Grammar School is 107th of 679 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 869th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).