Benedict House Preparatory School vs Chislehurst School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benedict House Preparatory School
Sidcup · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
170 students
Chislehurst School for Girls
Chislehurst · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,227 students
| Measure | Benedict House Preparatory School Sidcup, London | Chislehurst School for Girls Chislehurst, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #276 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #1318 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 170 | 1,227 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 1,227 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 37.8% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.1 |
| town | Sidcup | Chislehurst |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.benedicthouseprepschool.co.uk/ | www.chislehurstschoolforgirls.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chislehurst School for Girls is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 170.
- •Benedict House Preparatory School is a independent school while Chislehurst School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Benedict House Preparatory School is co-educational and Chislehurst School for Girls is girls.
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 Benedict House Preparatory School better than Chislehurst School for Girls?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benedict House Preparatory School and Chislehurst School for Girls?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sidcup and Chislehurst in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benedict House Preparatory School: 170. Chislehurst School for Girls: 1,227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benedict House Preparatory School and Chislehurst School for Girls rank in London?
Benedict House Preparatory School is unranked and Chislehurst School for Girls is 276th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).