Aylesham Primary School vs Beech Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aylesham Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
Beech Grove School
Dover · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
86 students
| Measure | Aylesham Primary School Canterbury, South East | Beech Grove School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2259 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #13817 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 382 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Canterbury | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aylesham.kent.sch.uk | beechgroveschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Aylesham Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 86.
- •Aylesham Primary School is a academy school while Beech Grove 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 Aylesham Primary School better than Beech Grove 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 Aylesham Primary School and Beech Grove School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aylesham Primary School: 382. Beech Grove School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aylesham Primary School and Beech Grove School rank in South East?
Aylesham Primary School is 2259th of 2,471 and Beech Grove School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).