Oaklands School vs St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 306 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oaklands School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | Oaklands School Chatham, South East | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1576 of 2,471 | #989 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9168 of 15,697 | #5511 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 444 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 40.7% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.oaklands.medway.sch.uk | www.st-thomasmore.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 44.6).
- •Oaklands School is the larger school with 444 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 Oaklands School better than St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 44.6 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 Oaklands School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 306 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oaklands School: 444. St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oaklands School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Oaklands School is 1576th 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).