Parkside Community Foundation Primary School vs St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Community Foundation Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students
| Measure | Parkside Community Foundation Primary School Canterbury, South East | St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2468 of 2,471 | #353 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15651 of 15,697 | #1755 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 161 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 67.1% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 23% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.parksidecommunityprimaryschool.co.uk | www.st-thomas-canterbury.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 3.8).
- •St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 23%).
- •St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury is the larger school with 210 students compared with 161.
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 Parkside Community Foundation Primary School better than St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury ranks higher (82.8 vs 3.8 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 Parkside Community Foundation Primary School and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkside Community Foundation Primary School: 161. St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkside Community Foundation Primary School and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury rank in South East?
Parkside Community Foundation Primary School is 2468th of 2,471 and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury is 353rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).