St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School vs Walderslade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 592 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
Walderslade Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
235 students
| Measure | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Chatham, South East | Walderslade Primary School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #989 of 2,471 | #385 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5511 of 15,697 | #1961 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 397 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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 | Chatham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-thomasmore.medway.sch.uk/ | www.walderslade-pri.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Walderslade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 61.7).
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 235.
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 Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School better than Walderslade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Walderslade Primary School ranks higher (81.3 vs 61.7 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 Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School and Walderslade Primary School?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School: 397. Walderslade Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School and Walderslade Primary School rank in South East?
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School is 989th of 2,471 and Walderslade Primary School is 385th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).