The Canterbury Academy vs Wincheap Foundation Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Canterbury Academy
Canterbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,984 students
Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
429 students
| Measure | The Canterbury Academy Canterbury, South East | Wincheap Foundation Primary School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #493 of 679 | #1322 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3114 of 4,090 | #7543 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,984 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,984 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 152.6% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.27 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.6 | – |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.canterbury.kent.sch.uk/ | www.wincheap.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wincheap Foundation Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 26.8).
- •The Canterbury Academy is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 429.
- •The Canterbury Academy is a academy school while Wincheap Foundation Primary 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 The Canterbury Academy better than Wincheap Foundation Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wincheap Foundation Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 26.8 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 The Canterbury Academy and Wincheap Foundation Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Canterbury Academy: 1,984. Wincheap Foundation Primary School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Canterbury Academy and Wincheap Foundation Primary School rank in South East?
The Canterbury Academy is 493rd of 679 and Wincheap Foundation Primary School is 1322nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).