Bethersden Primary School vs Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 40 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
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
| Measure | Bethersden Primary School Ashford, South East | Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1799 of 2,471 | #499 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10729 of 15,697 | #2687 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 117 | 117 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 117 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 53.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 11% |
| 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 | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bethersden.kent.sch.uk/ | www.groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 37.4).
- •Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 46%).
- •Bethersden Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 11%).
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 Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (76.8 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 Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bethersden Primary School: 117. Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: 117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bethersden Primary School and Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Bethersden Primary School is 1799th of 2,471 and Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is 499th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).