St Johns Church of England Primary School vs The King's School Canterbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 332 m 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 King's School Canterbury
Canterbury · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
985 students
| Measure | St Johns Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East | The King's School Canterbury Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2288 of 2,471 | #558 of 679 |
| National rank | #14015 of 15,697 | #3476 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 427 | 985 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 985 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 17.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.0 |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjohns-canterbury.kent.sch.uk/ | www.kings-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (19.9 vs 20.8).
- •The King's School Canterbury is the larger school with 985 students compared with 427.
- •St Johns Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The King's School Canterbury is a independent 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 King's School Canterbury?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Johns Church of England Primary School and The King's School Canterbury?
About 332 m 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 King's School Canterbury: 985. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Johns Church of England Primary School and The King's School Canterbury rank in South East?
St Johns Church of England Primary School is 2288th of 2,471 and The King's School Canterbury is 558th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).