St Johns Church of England Primary School vs The Canterbury 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 Johns Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
427 students
The Canterbury Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | St Johns Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East | The Canterbury Primary School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2288 of 2,471 | #2258 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14015 of 15,697 | #13816 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 427 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 45.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjohns-canterbury.kent.sch.uk/ | www.canterbury.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Canterbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.1 vs 19.9).
- •The Canterbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 38%).
- •St Johns Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •St Johns Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 421.
- •St Johns Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The Canterbury Primary 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 Johns Church of England Primary School better than The Canterbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Canterbury Primary School ranks higher (21.1 vs 19.9 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 Johns Church of England Primary School and The Canterbury Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Johns Church of England Primary School: 427. The Canterbury Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Johns Church of England Primary School and The Canterbury Primary School rank in South East?
St Johns Church of England Primary School is 2288th of 2,471 and The Canterbury Primary School is 2258th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).