Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School vs St Edmund's School Canterbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Canterbury · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
204 students
St Edmund's School Canterbury
Canterbury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
523 students
| Measure | Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School Canterbury, South East | St Edmund's School Canterbury Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #488 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3082 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 204 | 523 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 523 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.6 |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kentcollege.com | www.stedmunds.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's School Canterbury is the larger school with 523 students compared with 204.
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 Nursery, Infant and Junior School better than St Edmund's 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 Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School and St Edmund's School Canterbury?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School: 204. St Edmund's School Canterbury: 523. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School and St Edmund's School Canterbury rank in South East?
Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School is unranked and St Edmund's School Canterbury is 488th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).