New Road Primary School vs St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 672 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Road Primary School
Chatham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
352 students
St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
| Measure | New Road Primary School Chatham, South East | St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1820 of 2,471 | #1923 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10854 of 15,697 | #11540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 352 | 446 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 446 |
| Free school meals | 42.8% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.newroad.medway.sch.uk | www.st-michaels.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •New Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.8 vs 33.5).
- •St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 352.
- •New Road Primary School is a local authority school while St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery 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 New Road Primary School better than St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), New Road Primary School ranks higher (36.8 vs 33.5 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 New Road Primary School and St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 672 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Road Primary School: 352. St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Road Primary School and St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
New Road Primary School is 1820th of 2,471 and St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 1923rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).