St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs vs The Charles Dickens School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 668 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs
Broadstairs · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
151 students
The Charles Dickens School
Broadstairs · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,117 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs Broadstairs, South East | The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1985 of 2,471 | #473 of 679 |
| National rank | #12047 of 15,697 | #2964 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 151 | 1,117 |
| Pupils on roll | 151 | 1,117 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.9% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Broadstairs | Broadstairs |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-josephs-broadstairs.kent.sch.uk | www.cds.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (30.9 vs 30.1).
- •The Charles Dickens School is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 151.
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs better than The Charles Dickens School?
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs and The Charles Dickens School?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Broadstairs and Broadstairs in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs: 151. The Charles Dickens School: 1,117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs and The Charles Dickens School rank in South East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs is 1985th of 2,471 and The Charles Dickens School is 473rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).