Junior King's School vs St Stephen's Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.9 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
St Stephen's Junior School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
400 students
| Measure | Junior King's School Canterbury, South East | St Stephen's Junior School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2146 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #13093 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 333 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 400 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 111.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.ststephensjuniorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Junior School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 333.
- •Junior King's School is a independent school while St Stephen's Junior School 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 Junior King's School better than St Stephen's Junior 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 St Stephen's Junior School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Junior King's School: 333. St Stephen's Junior School: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Junior King's School and St Stephen's Junior School rank in South East?
Junior King's School is unranked and St Stephen's Junior School is 2146th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).