Pilgrims' Way Primary School vs St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 980 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
Canterbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,116 students
| Measure | Pilgrims' Way Primary School Canterbury, South East | St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2427 of 2,471 | #455 of 679 |
| National rank | #15237 of 15,697 | #2847 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 404 | 1,116 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 1,116 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 84.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.pilgrims-way.kent.sch.uk | www.stanselmscanterbury.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.2 vs 10.2).
- •St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 404.
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 Pilgrims' Way Primary School better than St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?
On the Success Index (England), St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury ranks higher (32.2 vs 10.2 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 Pilgrims' Way Primary School and St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pilgrims' Way Primary School: 404. St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury: 1,116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pilgrims' Way Primary School and St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury rank in South East?
Pilgrims' Way Primary School is 2427th 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).