Joy Lane Primary Foundation School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Whitstable · Local authority primary · Ages 1–11
621 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Whitstable · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
301 students
| Measure | Joy Lane Primary Foundation School Whitstable, South East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Whitstable, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1619 of 2,471 | #1116 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9497 of 15,697 | #6309 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 1–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 621 | 301 |
| Pupils on roll | 621 | 301 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 8% |
| 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 | Whitstable | Whitstable |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.joylane.kent.sch.uk/ | www.st-marys-whitstable.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.8 vs 43.0).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 58%).
- •Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 301.
- •Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Joy Lane Primary Foundation School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable ranks higher (57.8 vs 43.0 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 Joy Lane Primary Foundation School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Whitstable and Whitstable in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School: 621. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable: 301. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Joy Lane Primary Foundation School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable rank in South East?
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is 1619th of 2,471 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is 1116th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).