Junior King's School vs St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.1 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
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students
| Measure | Junior King's School Canterbury, South East | St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #353 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #1755 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 333 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 210 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.st-thomas-canterbury.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Junior King's School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 210.
- •Junior King's School is a independent school while St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 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 St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury?
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 Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Junior King's School: 333. St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Junior King's School and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury rank in South East?
Junior King's School is unranked and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury is 353rd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).