Beechwood School vs St Peter's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
303 students
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Beechwood School Tunbridge Wells, South East | St Peter's Church of England Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #669 of 679 | #543 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4006 of 4,090 | #2934 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 303 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 208 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 21.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.7 | – |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beechwood.org.uk | www.st-peters.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 7.7).
- •Beechwood School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 208.
- •Beechwood School is a independent school while St Peter's Church of England Primary 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 Beechwood School better than St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (75.3 vs 7.7 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 Beechwood School and St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood School: 303. St Peter's Church of England Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood School and St Peter's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Beechwood School is 669th of 679 and St Peter's Church of England Primary School is 543rd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).