Bearbrook Combined School vs Halfway Houses Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 119 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bearbrook Combined School
Aylesbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
498 students
Halfway Houses Primary School
Sheerness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
498 students
| Measure | Bearbrook Combined School Aylesbury, South East | Halfway Houses Primary School Sheerness, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2267 of 2,471 | #997 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13893 of 15,697 | #5566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 498 | 498 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 498 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 118.6% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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 | Aylesbury | Sheerness |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bearbrookschool.co.uk/ | www.halfwayhouses.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Halfway Houses Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 20.5).
- •Halfway Houses Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 45%).
- •Halfway Houses Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
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 Bearbrook Combined School better than Halfway Houses Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Halfway Houses Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 20.5 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 Bearbrook Combined School and Halfway Houses Primary School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Sheerness in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bearbrook Combined School: 498. Halfway Houses Primary School: 498. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bearbrook Combined School and Halfway Houses Primary School rank in South East?
Bearbrook Combined School is 2267th of 2,471 and Halfway Houses Primary School is 997th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).