St Benedict's Catholic Primary School vs Tunbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 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
Tunbury Primary School
Chatham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
501 students
| Measure | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Chatham, South East | Tunbury Primary School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #272 of 2,471 | #1705 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1318 of 15,697 | #10186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 501 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 501 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 3% |
| 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.tunbury.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 39.9).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 57%).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 3%).
- •Tunbury Primary School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 205.
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Tunbury Primary School is a local authority 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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School better than Tunbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 39.9 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 Tunbury Primary School?
About 1.6 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. Tunbury Primary School: 501. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benedict's Catholic Primary School and Tunbury Primary School rank in South East?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is 272nd of 2,471 and Tunbury Primary School is 1705th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).