Bean Primary School vs Sedley's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bean Primary School
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Sedley's Church of England Primary School
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
| Measure | Bean Primary School Dartford, South East | Sedley's Church of England Primary School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1240 of 2,471 | #1210 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7038 of 15,697 | #6824 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 24% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Dartford | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bean.kent.sch.uk/ | www.sedleys.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sedley's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 54.3).
- •Sedley's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 63%).
- •Bean Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Bean Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 98.
- •Bean Primary School is a local authority school while Sedley's Church of England 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 Bean Primary School better than Sedley's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sedley's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 54.3 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 Bean Primary School and Sedley's Church of England Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bean Primary School: 204. Sedley's Church of England Primary School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bean Primary School and Sedley's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Bean Primary School is 1240th of 2,471 and Sedley's Church of England Primary School is 1210th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).