Bedales School vs Herne Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedales School
Petersfield · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
722 students
Herne Junior School
Petersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
437 students
| Measure | Bedales School Petersfield, South East | Herne Junior School Petersfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #611 of 679 | #1011 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3726 of 4,090 | #5647 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 722 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 722 | 437 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 6.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.91 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.5 | – |
| town | Petersfield | Petersfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bedales.org.uk | www.hernejunior.com |
The verdict
- •Herne Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 17.0).
- •Bedales School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 437.
- •Bedales School is a independent school while Herne Junior School is a local authority 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 Bedales School better than Herne Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Herne Junior School ranks higher (61.0 vs 17.0 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 Bedales School and Herne Junior School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Petersfield and Petersfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedales School: 722. Herne Junior School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedales School and Herne Junior School rank in South East?
Bedales School is 611th of 679 and Herne Junior School is 1011th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).