Benfield Primary School vs Chiddingstone Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benfield Primary School
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Chiddingstone Church of England School
Edenbridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
| Measure | Benfield Primary School Brighton, South East | Chiddingstone Church of England School Edenbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2201 of 2,471 | #112 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13455 of 15,697 | #463 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 209 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 51.6% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 17% |
| 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 | Brighton | Edenbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.benfield.compasseko.uk/ | www.chiddingstoneschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chiddingstone Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.3 vs 23.4).
- •Chiddingstone Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 50%).
- •Chiddingstone Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
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 Benfield Primary School better than Chiddingstone Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Chiddingstone Church of England School ranks higher (93.3 vs 23.4 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 Benfield Primary School and Chiddingstone Church of England School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Edenbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benfield Primary School: 209. Chiddingstone Church of England School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benfield Primary School and Chiddingstone Church of England School rank in South East?
Benfield Primary School is 2201st of 2,471 and Chiddingstone Church of England School is 112th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).