Junior King's School vs Littlebourne Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Junior King's School
Canterbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
333 students
Littlebourne Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Junior King's School Canterbury, South East | Littlebourne Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1881 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #11269 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 333 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 102 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.junior-kings.co.uk | www.littlebourne.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Junior King's School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 102.
- •Junior King's School is a independent school while Littlebourne Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Junior King's School better than Littlebourne Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Junior King's School and Littlebourne Church of England Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Junior King's School: 333. Littlebourne Church of England Primary School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Junior King's School and Littlebourne Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Junior King's School is unranked and Littlebourne Church of England Primary School is 1881st of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).