St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable vs Whitstable Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Whitstable · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
301 students
Whitstable Junior School
Whitstable · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
202 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable Whitstable, South East | Whitstable Junior School Whitstable, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1116 of 2,471 | #1112 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6309 of 15,697 | #6281 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 301 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 301 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 13% |
| 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 | Whitstable | Whitstable |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-marys-whitstable.kent.sch.uk | www.whitstable-junior.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (57.8 vs 58.0).
- •Whitstable Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is the larger school with 301 students compared with 202.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is a academy school while Whitstable Junior School is a local authority 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable better than Whitstable Junior 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable and Whitstable Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whitstable and Whitstable in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable: 301. Whitstable Junior School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable and Whitstable Junior School rank in South East?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable is 1116th of 2,471 and Whitstable Junior School is 1112th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).