Benenden School vs The Dulwich School Cranbrook
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 2.3 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
The Dulwich School Cranbrook
CRANBROOK · Independent all-through · Ages 2–17
536 students
| Measure | Benenden School Cranbrook, South East | The Dulwich School Cranbrook CRANBROOK, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #539 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3387 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 2–17 |
| Students | 480 | 536 |
| Pupils on roll | 480 | 536 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.school | www.dulwichcranbrook.org |
The verdict
- •The Dulwich School Cranbrook is the larger school with 536 students compared with 480.
- •Benenden School is girls and The Dulwich School Cranbrook 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 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 School and The Dulwich School Cranbrook?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and CRANBROOK in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benenden School: 480. The Dulwich School Cranbrook: 536. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benenden School and The Dulwich School Cranbrook rank in South East?
Benenden School is 539th of 679 and The Dulwich School Cranbrook is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).