Saxon Way Primary School vs Waterfront UTC
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.
Saxon Way Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
Waterfront UTC
Chatham · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
381 students
| Measure | Saxon Way Primary School Gillingham, South East | Waterfront UTC Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1918 of 2,471 | #635 of 679 |
| National rank | #11501 of 15,697 | #3839 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 396 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 381 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 152.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 13.9 |
| town | Gillingham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.saxonway-gst.org/ | www.waterfront-that.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Saxon Way Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.7 vs 14.0).
- •Saxon Way Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 381.
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 Saxon Way Primary School better than Waterfront UTC?
On the Success Index (England), Saxon Way Primary School ranks higher (33.7 vs 14.0 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 Saxon Way Primary School and Waterfront UTC?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saxon Way Primary School: 396. Waterfront UTC: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saxon Way Primary School and Waterfront UTC rank in South East?
Saxon Way Primary School is 1918th of 2,471 and Waterfront UTC is 635th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).