Aberdour Preparatory School vs The Beacon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 532 m 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
The Beacon School
Banstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
959 students
| Measure | Aberdour Preparatory School Burgh Heath, South East | The Beacon School Banstead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #268 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #1430 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 302 | 959 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 959 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Burgh Heath | Banstead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aberdourschool.co.uk | www.thebeaconschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Beacon School is the larger school with 959 students compared with 302.
- •Aberdour Preparatory School is a independent school while The Beacon School is a academy 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 The Beacon 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 The Beacon School?
About 532 m in a straight line, between Burgh Heath and Banstead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aberdour Preparatory School: 302. The Beacon School: 959. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aberdour Preparatory School and The Beacon School rank in South East?
Aberdour Preparatory School is unranked and The Beacon School is 268th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).