Ranikhet Academy vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 109 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ranikhet Academy
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Ranikhet Academy Reading, South East | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2092 of 2,471 | #272 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12759 of 15,697 | #1318 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 51.1% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 23% |
| 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 | Reading | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ranikhetacademy.co.uk | www.st-benedicts.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 27.3).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 50%).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 8%).
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 Ranikhet Academy better than St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 27.3 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 Ranikhet Academy and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Reading and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ranikhet Academy: 205. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ranikhet Academy and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Ranikhet Academy is 2092nd of 2,471 and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is 272nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).