Alkerden Church of England Academy vs Bean Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alkerden Church of England Academy
Ebbsfleet Valley · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
128 students
Bean Primary School
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Alkerden Church of England Academy Ebbsfleet Valley, South East | Bean Primary School Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #382 of 679 | #1240 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2255 of 4,090 | #7038 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 128 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | – | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Ebbsfleet Valley | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.alkerdenacademy.co.uk/ | www.bean.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bean Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 44.4).
- •Bean Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 128.
- •Alkerden Church of England Academy is a academy school while Bean 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 Alkerden Church of England Academy better than Bean Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bean Primary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 44.4 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 Alkerden Church of England Academy and Bean Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ebbsfleet Valley and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alkerden Church of England Academy: 128. Bean Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alkerden Church of England Academy and Bean Primary School rank in South East?
Alkerden Church of England Academy is 382nd of 679 and Bean Primary School is 1240th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).