Benenden Church of England Primary School vs The Dulwich School Cranbrook
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.5 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
The Dulwich School Cranbrook
CRANBROOK · Independent all-through · Ages 2–17
536 students
| Measure | Benenden Church of England Primary School Cranbrook, South East | The Dulwich School Cranbrook CRANBROOK, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #215 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1033 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–17 |
| Students | 213 | 536 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 536 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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.dulwichcranbrook.org |
The verdict
- •The Dulwich School Cranbrook is the larger school with 536 students compared with 213.
- •Benenden Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The Dulwich School Cranbrook is a independent 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 Benenden Church of England Primary School better than The Dulwich School Cranbrook?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benenden Church of England Primary School and The Dulwich School Cranbrook?
About 3.5 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. The Dulwich School Cranbrook: 536. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benenden Church of England Primary School and The Dulwich School Cranbrook rank in South East?
Benenden Church of England Primary School is 215th of 2,471 and The Dulwich School Cranbrook is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).