Bethersden Primary School vs Smarden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.8 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
Smarden Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
172 students
| Measure | Bethersden Primary School Ashford, South East | Smarden Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1799 of 2,471 | #565 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10729 of 15,697 | #3063 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 117 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 163.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 6% |
| 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.smardenprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Smarden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.6 vs 37.4).
- •Smarden Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 46%).
- •Bethersden Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 6%).
- •Smarden Primary School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 117.
- •Bethersden Primary School is a local authority school while Smarden Primary 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 Smarden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Smarden Primary School ranks higher (74.6 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 Smarden Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bethersden Primary School: 117. Smarden Primary School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bethersden Primary School and Smarden Primary School rank in South East?
Bethersden Primary School is 1799th of 2,471 and Smarden Primary School is 565th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).