Lordswood School vs St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km 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 Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | Lordswood School Chatham, South East | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1009 of 2,471 | #989 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5629 of 15,697 | #5511 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 409 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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-thomasmore.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.1 vs 61.7).
- •Lordswood School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 397.
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 Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary 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 Lordswood School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lordswood School: 409. St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lordswood School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Lordswood School is 1009th of 2,471 and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School is 989th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).