Lordswood School vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 593 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lordswood School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Lordswood School Chatham, South East | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1009 of 2,471 | #272 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5629 of 15,697 | #1318 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 409 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 23% |
| 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 | Chatham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lordswood-gst.org | www.st-benedicts.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 61.1).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 76%).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 5%).
- •Lordswood School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 205.
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 Lordswood School better than St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 61.1 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 Lordswood School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
About 593 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lordswood School: 409. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lordswood School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Lordswood School is 1009th of 2,471 and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is 272nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).