St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School vs St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 296 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Rochester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students
St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
| Measure | St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Rochester, South East | St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #500 of 679 | #1923 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3144 of 4,090 | #11540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,084 | 446 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,084 | 446 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.29 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.8 | – |
| town | Rochester | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjohnfisher.school | www.st-michaels.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.5 vs 26.2).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 446.
- •St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a local authority school while St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a academy 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 John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School better than St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (33.5 vs 26.2 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 John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School and St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School: 1,084. St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School and St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is 500th of 679 and St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 1923rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).