Benenden School vs Cranbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benenden School
Cranbrook · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
480 students
Cranbrook School
Cranbrook · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
958 students
| Measure | Benenden School Cranbrook, South East | Cranbrook School Cranbrook, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #539 of 679 | #35 of 679 |
| National rank | #3387 of 4,090 | #117 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 480 | 958 |
| Pupils on roll | 480 | 958 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 20.0 | 66.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 86.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 94.8% |
| EBacc average points | 1.11 | 6.58 |
| A level points per entry | 47.8 | 40.6 |
| town | Cranbrook | Cranbrook |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.benenden.school | www.cranbrookschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cranbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.8 vs 21.9).
- •Cranbrook School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 480.
- •Benenden School is a independent school while Cranbrook School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Benenden School is girls and Cranbrook School is co-educational.
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 School better than Cranbrook School?
On the Success Index (England), Cranbrook School ranks higher (94.8 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 School and Cranbrook School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Cranbrook in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benenden School: 480. Cranbrook School: 958. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benenden School and Cranbrook School rank in South East?
Benenden School is 539th of 679 and Cranbrook School is 35th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).