Bobbing Village School vs Lower Halstow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bobbing Village School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
Lower Halstow Primary School
Sittingbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Bobbing Village School Sittingbourne, South East | Lower Halstow Primary School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #823 of 2,471 | #1796 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4566 of 15,697 | #10713 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 192 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 13% |
| 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 | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bourne-alliance-mat.org.uk | www.lower-halstow.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bobbing Village School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.5 vs 37.5).
- •Bobbing Village School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 33%).
- •Lower Halstow Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Lower Halstow Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 192.
- •Bobbing Village School is a academy school while Lower Halstow Primary School is a local authority 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 Bobbing Village School better than Lower Halstow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bobbing Village School ranks higher (66.5 vs 37.5 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 Bobbing Village School and Lower Halstow Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bobbing Village School: 192. Lower Halstow Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bobbing Village School and Lower Halstow Primary School rank in South East?
Bobbing Village School is 823rd of 2,471 and Lower Halstow Primary School is 1796th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).