Benenden Church of England Primary School vs Benenden School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benenden Church of England Primary School
Cranbrook · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
213 students
Benenden School
Cranbrook · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
480 students
| Measure | Benenden Church of England Primary School Cranbrook, South East | Benenden School Cranbrook, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #215 of 2,471 | #539 of 679 |
| National rank | #1033 of 15,697 | #3387 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 213 | 480 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 480 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 77.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 20.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.8 |
| town | Cranbrook | Cranbrook |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.benenden-cep.kent.sch.uk | www.benenden.school |
The verdict
- •Benenden Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 21.9).
- •Benenden School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 213.
- •Benenden Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Benenden School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Benenden Church of England Primary School is co-educational and Benenden School is girls.
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 Benenden Church of England Primary School better than Benenden School?
On the Success Index (England), Benenden Church of England Primary School ranks higher (88.0 vs 21.9 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 Benenden Church of England Primary School and Benenden School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Cranbrook in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benenden Church of England Primary School: 213. Benenden School: 480. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benenden Church of England Primary School and Benenden School rank in South East?
Benenden Church of England Primary School is 215th of 2,471 and Benenden School is 539th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).