Bethany School vs Staplehurst School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany School
Cranbrook · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
309 students
Staplehurst School
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Bethany School Cranbrook, South East | Staplehurst School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #629 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3806 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 309 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | – |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 22.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | – |
| town | Cranbrook | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bethanyschool.org.uk | www.staplehurstschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bethany School is a independent school while Staplehurst School is a academy 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 Bethany School better than Staplehurst School?
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 Bethany School and Staplehurst School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Tonbridge in South East.
How do Bethany School and Staplehurst School rank in South East?
Bethany School is 629th of 679 and Staplehurst School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).