Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Sunny Bank Primary 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.
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Sittingbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
Sunny Bank Primary School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
236 students
| Measure | Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery Sittingbourne, South East | Sunny Bank Primary School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1841 of 2,471 | #1332 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10967 of 15,697 | #7646 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 252 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 74.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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 | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bapchildprimary.co.uk | www.sunnybank.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sunny Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.6 vs 36.3).
- •Sunny Bank Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 40%).
- •Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 252 students compared with 236.
- •Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Sunny Bank Primary 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 Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than Sunny Bank Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sunny Bank Primary School ranks higher (51.6 vs 36.3 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 Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Sunny Bank Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 252. Sunny Bank Primary School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Sunny Bank Primary School rank in South East?
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 1841st of 2,471 and Sunny Bank Primary School is 1332nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).