Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School vs Langton Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
Langton Green Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
| Measure | Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Langton Green Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1630 of 2,471 | #417 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9604 of 15,697 | #2209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 194 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.bishops-down.kent.sch.uk | www.langton-green-school.org |
The verdict
- •Langton Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 42.5).
- •Langton Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 67%).
- •Langton Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Langton Green Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 194.
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 Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School better than Langton Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Langton Green Primary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 42.5 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 Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School and Langton Green Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School: 194. Langton Green Primary School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School and Langton Green Primary School rank in South East?
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is 1630th of 2,471 and Langton Green Primary School is 417th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).