Rose Street Primary School vs St Edward's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 204 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rose Street Primary School
Sheerness · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
424 students
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Sheerness · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Rose Street Primary School Sheerness, South East | St Edward's Catholic Primary School Sheerness, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2336 of 2,471 | #2353 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14416 of 15,697 | #14573 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 424 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 67.9% | 58.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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 | Sheerness | Sheerness |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.swfed.co.uk | www.st-edwards-sheerness.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rose Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.1 vs 16.0).
- •Rose Street Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 43%).
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Rose Street Primary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 198.
- •Rose Street Primary School is a local authority school while St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rose Street Primary School better than St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rose Street Primary School ranks higher (17.1 vs 16.0 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 Rose Street Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
About 204 m in a straight line, between Sheerness and Sheerness in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rose Street Primary School: 424. St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rose Street Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Rose Street Primary School is 2336th of 2,471 and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is 2353rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).