Kents Hill Junior School vs South Benfleet Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 911 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kents Hill Junior School
Benfleet · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
343 students
South Benfleet Primary School
Benfleet · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Kents Hill Junior School Benfleet, East of England | South Benfleet Primary School Benfleet, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #240 of 1,872 | #157 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1851 of 15,697 | #1227 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 343 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Benfleet | Benfleet |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kentshilljuniorschool.co.uk | www.southbenfleet.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •South Benfleet Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 82.1).
- •South Benfleet Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 77%).
- •South Benfleet Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 14%).
- •South Benfleet Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 343.
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 Kents Hill Junior School better than South Benfleet Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), South Benfleet Primary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 82.1 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 Kents Hill Junior School and South Benfleet Primary School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Benfleet and Benfleet in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kents Hill Junior School: 343. South Benfleet Primary School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kents Hill Junior School and South Benfleet Primary School rank in East of England?
Kents Hill Junior School is 240th of 1,872 and South Benfleet Primary School is 157th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).