Banstead Community Junior School vs Banstead Preparatory 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.
Banstead Community Junior School
Banstead · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
278 students
Banstead Preparatory School
Banstead · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
241 students
| Measure | Banstead Community Junior School Banstead, South East | Banstead Preparatory School Banstead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1748 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #10433 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 278 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 58.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Banstead | Banstead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bcjs.org.uk | www.bansteadprep.com |
The verdict
- •Banstead Community Junior School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 241.
- •Banstead Community Junior School is a local authority school while Banstead Preparatory 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 Banstead Community Junior School better than Banstead Preparatory 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 Banstead Community Junior School and Banstead Preparatory School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Banstead and Banstead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banstead Community Junior School: 278. Banstead Preparatory School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banstead Community Junior School and Banstead Preparatory School rank in South East?
Banstead Community Junior School is 1748th of 2,471 and Banstead Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).