Benenden Church of England Primary School vs Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.8 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
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
Cranbrook · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
| Measure | Benenden Church of England Primary School Cranbrook, South East | Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School Cranbrook, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #215 of 2,471 | #1441 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1033 of 15,697 | #8321 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 213 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 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 | Cranbrook | Cranbrook |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.benenden-cep.kent.sch.uk | www.hawkhurst.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Benenden Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 48.5).
- •Benenden Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 67%).
- •Benenden Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 7%).
- •Benenden Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 192.
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 Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Benenden Church of England Primary School ranks higher (88.0 vs 48.5 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 Benenden Church of England Primary School and Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School?
About 4.8 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. Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benenden Church of England Primary School and Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Benenden Church of England Primary School is 215th of 2,471 and Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School is 1441st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).