St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School vs The Howard School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
The Howard School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,471 students
| Measure | St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Gillingham, South East | The Howard School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #368 of 2,471 | #384 of 679 |
| National rank | #1858 of 15,697 | #2334 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 237 | 1,471 |
| Pupils on roll | 237 | 1,471 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 112.9% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.8 |
| town | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stthomascanterbury.org.uk/ | www.thehoward-that.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 42.5).
- •The Howard School is the larger school with 1,471 students compared with 237.
- •St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is co-educational and The Howard School is boys.
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 of Canterbury RC Primary School better than The Howard School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School ranks higher (82.1 vs 42.5 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 of Canterbury RC Primary School and The Howard School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School: 237. The Howard School: 1,471. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School and The Howard School rank in South East?
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is 368th of 2,471 and The Howard School is 384th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).