Amherst School vs The Granville 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.
Amherst School
Sevenoaks · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
385 students
The Granville School
Sevenoaks · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
215 students
| Measure | Amherst School Sevenoaks, South East | The Granville School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #243 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1154 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 385 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| 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.granvilleschool.org |
The verdict
- •Amherst School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 215.
- •Amherst School is a academy school while The Granville School is a independent 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 The Granville 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 Amherst School and The Granville School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amherst School: 385. The Granville School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amherst School and The Granville School rank in South East?
Amherst School is 243rd of 2,471 and The Granville School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).