Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs VTC Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 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
VTC Independent School
Sittingbourne · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
21 students
| Measure | Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery Sittingbourne, South East | VTC Independent School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1841 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #10967 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 252 | 21 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 21 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 65.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | vtcindependentschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 252 students compared with 21.
- •Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while VTC Independent 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 Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than VTC Independent 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 Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery and VTC Independent School?
About 1.6 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. VTC Independent School: 21. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery and VTC Independent School rank in South East?
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 1841st of 2,471 and VTC Independent School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).