Harris Academy Benfleet vs Kingston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Benfleet
Benfleet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,597 students
Kingston Primary School
Thundersley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Benfleet Benfleet, East of England | Kingston Primary School Thundersley, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #288 of 460 | #40 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2339 of 4,090 | #271 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,597 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,597 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 37% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.6 | – |
| town | Benfleet | Thundersley |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harrisbenfleet.org.uk | www.kingston.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 42.3).
- •Harris Academy Benfleet is the larger school with 1,597 students compared with 210.
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 Harris Academy Benfleet better than Kingston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingston Primary School ranks higher (95.6 vs 42.3 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 Harris Academy Benfleet and Kingston Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Benfleet and Thundersley in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Benfleet: 1,597. Kingston Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Benfleet and Kingston Primary School rank in East of England?
Harris Academy Benfleet is 288th of 460 and Kingston Primary School is 40th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).