Kent College (Canterbury) vs St Stephen's Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent College (Canterbury)
Canterbury · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
507 students
St Stephen's Infant School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
263 students
| Measure | Kent College (Canterbury) Canterbury, South East | St Stephen's Infant School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #512 of 679 | #2087 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3216 of 4,090 | #12739 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 507 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 507 | 263 |
| Free school meals | – | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 84.5% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.7 | – |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kentcollege.com | www.turnerststephensinfant.com |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.4 vs 24.4).
- •Kent College (Canterbury) is the larger school with 507 students compared with 263.
- •Kent College (Canterbury) is a independent school while St Stephen's Infant 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 Kent College (Canterbury) better than St Stephen's Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's Infant School ranks higher (27.4 vs 24.4 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 Kent College (Canterbury) and St Stephen's Infant School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kent College (Canterbury): 507. St Stephen's Infant School: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kent College (Canterbury) and St Stephen's Infant School rank in South East?
Kent College (Canterbury) is 512th of 679 and St Stephen's Infant School is 2087th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).