Amherst School vs Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst School
Sevenoaks · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
385 students
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
196 students
| Measure | Amherst School Sevenoaks, South East | Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #243 of 2,471 | #335 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1154 of 15,697 | #1683 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 385 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 14% |
| 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 | Sevenoaks | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.amherst.kent.sch.uk | www.chevening.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Amherst School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.0 vs 83.1).
- •Amherst School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 76%).
- •Amherst School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 14%).
- •Amherst School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 196.
- •Amherst School is a academy school while Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Amherst School better than Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Amherst School ranks higher (87.0 vs 83.1 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 Amherst School and Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amherst School: 385. Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amherst School and Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Amherst School is 243rd of 2,471 and Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 335th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).