Bethersden Primary School vs Chilmington Green School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethersden Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
Chilmington Green School
Great Chart · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
449 students
| Measure | Bethersden Primary School Ashford, South East | Chilmington Green School Great Chart, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1799 of 2,471 | #408 of 679 |
| National rank | #10729 of 15,697 | #2510 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 117 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 39.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| 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 | Ashford | Great Chart |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bethersden.kent.sch.uk/ | chilmingtongreenschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chilmington Green School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.9 vs 37.4).
- •Chilmington Green School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 117.
- •Bethersden Primary School is a local authority school while Chilmington Green 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 Bethersden Primary School better than Chilmington Green School?
On the Success Index (England), Chilmington Green School ranks higher (38.9 vs 37.4 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 Bethersden Primary School and Chilmington Green School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Great Chart in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bethersden Primary School: 117. Chilmington Green School: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bethersden Primary School and Chilmington Green School rank in South East?
Bethersden Primary School is 1799th of 2,471 and Chilmington Green School is 408th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).