The maps illustrate the town of Canterbury and indicate two potential sites for a new school, labelled S1 and S2. Overall, both sites are situated near housing areas and main roads, but they differ in proximity to the town centre, university, and surrounding population centres.
Site S1 is located to the northeast of the town centre, adjacent to the university. It is approximately 5 km from Sturry, a settlement with a population of 7,000, making it relatively close to this larger community. S1 is well connected via the main road leading north from Canterbury and is surrounded by housing to the south and west, which could be convenient for students living nearby.
In contrast, Site S2 is situated to the southwest of the town centre, closer to the main road leading to Chartham. This site is 7 km from Chartham, a smaller settlement with a population of 4,500. S2 is also surrounded by housing, but it is further from the university and slightly more isolated from the larger population centre compared with S1.
In summary, while both sites are accessible and near housing, S1 is closer to a larger population and the university, whereas S2 is slightly more distant from major amenities but nearer to Chartham. These differences may influence the decision on which site is more suitable for the new school.