St Benedict's Catholic Primary School vs St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Chatham, South East | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #272 of 2,471 | #989 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1318 of 15,697 | #5511 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Chatham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-benedicts.medway.sch.uk/ | www.st-thomasmore.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 61.7).
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 205.
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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School better than St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 61.7 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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School: 205. St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benedict's Catholic Primary School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is 272nd of 2,471 and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School is 989th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).