Bethersden Primary School vs High Halden Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.8 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
High Halden Church of England Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
| Measure | Bethersden Primary School Ashford, South East | High Halden Church of England Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1799 of 2,471 | #1651 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10729 of 15,697 | #9794 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 117 | 105 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 105 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bethersden.kent.sch.uk/ | www.high-halden.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •High Halden Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 37.4).
- •Bethersden Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 42%).
- •High Halden Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 15%).
- •Bethersden Primary School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 105.
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 High Halden Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), High Halden Church of England Primary School ranks higher (41.6 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 High Halden Church of England Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bethersden Primary School: 117. High Halden Church of England Primary School: 105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bethersden Primary School and High Halden Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Bethersden Primary School is 1799th of 2,471 and High Halden Church of England Primary School is 1651st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).