Petham Primary School vs St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.8 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
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
Canterbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,116 students
| Measure | Petham Primary School Canterbury, South East | St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #918 of 2,471 | #455 of 679 |
| National rank | #5095 of 15,697 | #2847 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 99 | 1,116 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 1,116 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.9 |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.petham.kent.sch.uk/ | www.stanselmscanterbury.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Petham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 32.2).
- •St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 99.
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 St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?
On the Success Index (England), Petham Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 32.2 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 St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Petham Primary School: 99. St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury: 1,116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Petham Primary School and St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury rank in South East?
Petham Primary School is 918th of 2,471 and St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is 455th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).