Aberdour Preparatory School vs Banstead Community Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aberdour Preparatory School
Burgh Heath · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
302 students
Banstead Community Junior School
Banstead · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
278 students
| Measure | Aberdour Preparatory School Burgh Heath, South East | Banstead Community Junior School Banstead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1748 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #10433 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 302 | 278 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 278 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 77.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Burgh Heath | Banstead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aberdourschool.co.uk | www.bcjs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Aberdour Preparatory School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 278.
- •Aberdour Preparatory School is a independent school while Banstead Community Junior 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 Aberdour Preparatory School better than Banstead Community Junior School?
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 Aberdour Preparatory School and Banstead Community Junior School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Burgh Heath and Banstead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aberdour Preparatory School: 302. Banstead Community Junior School: 278. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aberdour Preparatory School and Banstead Community Junior School rank in South East?
Aberdour Preparatory School is unranked and Banstead Community Junior School is 1748th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).