St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School vs Walderslade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 381 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 School
Chatham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
697 students
| Measure | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Chatham, South East | Walderslade School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #989 of 2,471 | #638 of 679 |
| National rank | #5511 of 15,697 | #3866 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 397 | 697 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 697 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 40.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 73.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 11.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 24.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.7 |
| town | Chatham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-thomasmore.medway.sch.uk/ | wgsp.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 13.4).
- •Walderslade School is the larger school with 697 students compared with 397.
- •St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School is co-educational and Walderslade School is girls.
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 School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 13.4 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 School?
About 381 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 School: 697. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School and Walderslade School rank in South East?
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School is 989th of 2,471 and Walderslade School is 638th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).