Bishop Chavasse Primary School vs Somerhill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 593 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Chavasse Primary School
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
371 students
Somerhill
Tonbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
518 students
| Measure | Bishop Chavasse Primary School Tonbridge, South East | Somerhill Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1194 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #6754 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 371 | 518 |
| Pupils on roll | 371 | 518 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bishopchavasseschool.org.uk | www.somerhill.org |
The verdict
- •Somerhill is the larger school with 518 students compared with 371.
- •Bishop Chavasse Primary School is a academy school while Somerhill is a independent 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 Bishop Chavasse Primary School better than Somerhill?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bishop Chavasse Primary School and Somerhill?
About 593 m in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Chavasse Primary School: 371. Somerhill: 518. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Chavasse Primary School and Somerhill rank in South East?
Bishop Chavasse Primary School is 1194th of 2,471 and Somerhill is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).