Banstead Community Junior School vs The Beacon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 907 m 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
The Beacon School
Banstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
959 students
| Measure | Banstead Community Junior School Banstead, South East | The Beacon School Banstead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1748 of 2,471 | #268 of 679 |
| National rank | #10433 of 15,697 | #1430 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 278 | 959 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 959 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Banstead | Banstead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bcjs.org.uk | www.thebeaconschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Beacon School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 38.6).
- •The Beacon School is the larger school with 959 students compared with 278.
- •Banstead Community Junior School is a local authority school while The Beacon School is a academy 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 The Beacon School?
On the Success Index (England), The Beacon School ranks higher (61.0 vs 38.6 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 Banstead Community Junior School and The Beacon School?
About 907 m in a straight line, between Banstead and Banstead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banstead Community Junior School: 278. The Beacon School: 959. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banstead Community Junior School and The Beacon School rank in South East?
Banstead Community Junior School is 1748th of 2,471 and The Beacon School is 268th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).