Petham Primary School vs Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petham Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Canterbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,226 students
| Measure | Petham Primary School Canterbury, South East | Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #918 of 2,471 | #52 of 679 |
| National rank | #5095 of 15,697 | #179 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 99 | 1,226 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 1,226 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 66.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 88.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 96.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.6 |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.petham.kent.sch.uk/ | www.thelangton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 63.7).
- •Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 1,226 students compared with 99.
- •Petham Primary School is a academy school while Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Petham Primary School is co-educational and Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is boys.
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 Petham Primary School better than Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (93.2 vs 63.7 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 Petham Primary School and Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Petham Primary School: 99. Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys: 1,226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Petham Primary School and Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys rank in South East?
Petham Primary School is 918th of 2,471 and Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys is 52nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).