Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs The Sittingbourne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 692 m 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
The Sittingbourne School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,556 students
| Measure | Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery Sittingbourne, South East | The Sittingbourne School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1841 of 2,471 | #625 of 679 |
| National rank | #10967 of 15,697 | #3784 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 252 | 1,556 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 1,556 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 115.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.0 |
| town | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bapchildprimary.co.uk | www.thesittingbourneschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.3 vs 15.7).
- •The Sittingbourne School is the larger school with 1,556 students compared with 252.
- •Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while The Sittingbourne 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 The Sittingbourne School?
On the Success Index (England), Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (36.3 vs 15.7 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 The Sittingbourne School?
About 692 m 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. The Sittingbourne School: 1,556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery and The Sittingbourne School rank in South East?
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 1841st of 2,471 and The Sittingbourne School is 625th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).