St Benedict's Catholic Primary School vs Walderslade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
Walderslade Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
235 students
| Measure | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Chatham, South East | Walderslade Primary School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #272 of 2,471 | #385 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1318 of 15,697 | #1961 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 20% |
| 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.walderslade-pri.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 81.3).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 20%).
- •Walderslade Primary School is the larger school with 235 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 Walderslade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 81.3 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 Walderslade Primary School?
About 1.2 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. Walderslade Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benedict's Catholic Primary School and Walderslade Primary School rank in South East?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is 272nd of 2,471 and Walderslade Primary School is 385th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).