Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Southborough CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
Southborough CofE Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
631 students
| Measure | Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Southborough CofE Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #676 of 2,471 | #520 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3660 of 15,697 | #2780 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 200 | 631 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 631 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 19% |
| 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 | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bidborough.kent.sch.uk | www.southborough.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Southborough CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 71.3).
- •Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 73%).
- •Southborough CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 3%).
- •Southborough CofE Primary School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 200.
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 Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Southborough CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Southborough CofE Primary School ranks higher (76.2 vs 71.3 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 Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Southborough CofE Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 200. Southborough CofE Primary School: 631. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Southborough CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 676th of 2,471 and Southborough CofE Primary School is 520th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).