Kingston Primary School vs The Robert Drake Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 625 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingston Primary School
Thundersley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
The Robert Drake Primary School
Benfleet · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
313 students
| Measure | Kingston Primary School Thundersley, East of England | The Robert Drake Primary School Benfleet, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #40 of 1,872 | #309 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #271 of 15,697 | #2377 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 210 | 313 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 313 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 37% | 9% |
| 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 | Thundersley | Benfleet |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kingston.essex.sch.uk | www.robertdrake.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 78.6).
- •Kingston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 85%).
- •Kingston Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (37% vs 9%).
- •The Robert Drake Primary School is the larger school with 313 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 Kingston Primary School better than The Robert Drake Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingston Primary School ranks higher (95.6 vs 78.6 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 Kingston Primary School and The Robert Drake Primary School?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Thundersley and Benfleet in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingston Primary School: 210. The Robert Drake Primary School: 313. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingston Primary School and The Robert Drake Primary School rank in East of England?
Kingston Primary School is 40th of 1,872 and The Robert Drake Primary School is 309th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).