Benhurst Primary School vs Suttons Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benhurst Primary School
Hornchurch · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Suttons Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
468 students
| Measure | Benhurst Primary School Hornchurch, London | Suttons Primary School Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1195 of 1,720 | #326 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8048 of 15,697 | #1972 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 410 | 468 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 468 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 22% |
| 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 | Hornchurch | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.benhurst.havering.sch.uk/ | www.suttonsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Suttons Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.2 vs 49.7).
- •Suttons Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 63%).
- •Suttons Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 4%).
- •Suttons Primary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 410.
- •Benhurst Primary School is a academy school while Suttons Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Benhurst Primary School better than Suttons Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Suttons Primary School ranks higher (81.2 vs 49.7 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 Benhurst Primary School and Suttons Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benhurst Primary School: 410. Suttons Primary School: 468. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benhurst Primary School and Suttons Primary School rank in London?
Benhurst Primary School is 1195th of 1,720 and Suttons Primary School is 326th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).