Amherst School vs Knole Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 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
Knole Academy
Sevenoaks · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,410 students
| Measure | Amherst School Sevenoaks, South East | Knole Academy Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #243 of 2,471 | #374 of 679 |
| National rank | #1154 of 15,697 | #2224 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 385 | 1,410 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 1,410 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.2 |
| town | Sevenoaks | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.amherst.kent.sch.uk | www.knoleacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Amherst School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.0 vs 45.1).
- •Knole Academy is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 385.
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 Knole Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Amherst School ranks higher (87.0 vs 45.1 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 Knole Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amherst School: 385. Knole Academy: 1,410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amherst School and Knole Academy rank in South East?
Amherst School is 243rd of 2,471 and Knole Academy is 374th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).