Rye College vs St Edmund's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 45 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rye College
Rye · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
645 students
St Edmund's Catholic School
Dover · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
644 students
| Measure | Rye College Rye, South East | St Edmund's Catholic School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #507 of 679 | #508 of 679 |
| National rank | #3187 of 4,090 | #3196 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 645 | 644 |
| Pupils on roll | 645 | 644 |
| Free school meals | 37.1% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.8 | 39.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | 33.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.4% | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.13 | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rye | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ryecollege.co.uk | www.st-edmunds.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (25.1 vs 24.9).
- •Rye College is the larger school with 645 students compared with 644.
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 Rye College better than St Edmund's Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rye College and St Edmund's Catholic School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Rye and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rye College: 645. St Edmund's Catholic School: 644. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rye College and St Edmund's Catholic School rank in South East?
Rye College is 507th of 679 and St Edmund's Catholic School is 508th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).