Rainham School for Girls vs St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainham School for Girls
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,622 students
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Rainham School for Girls Gillingham, South East | St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #380 of 679 | #368 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2253 of 4,090 | #1858 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,622 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,622 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 112.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | – |
| town | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rainhamgirls-tkat.org/ | www.stthomascanterbury.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 44.5).
- •Rainham School for Girls is the larger school with 1,622 students compared with 237.
- •Rainham School for Girls is girls and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is co-educational.
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 Rainham School for Girls better than St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School ranks higher (82.1 vs 44.5 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 Rainham School for Girls and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rainham School for Girls: 1,622. St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rainham School for Girls and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School rank in South East?
Rainham School for Girls is 380th of 679 and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is 368th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).