Bobbing Village School vs Westlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
Westlands School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,690 students
| Measure | Bobbing Village School Sittingbourne, South East | Westlands School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #823 of 2,471 | #441 of 679 |
| National rank | #4566 of 15,697 | #2762 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 192 | 1,690 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 1,690 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.5 |
| town | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bourne-alliance-mat.org.uk | www.westlands.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bobbing Village School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.5 vs 33.7).
- •Westlands School is the larger school with 1,690 students compared with 192.
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 Westlands School?
On the Success Index (England), Bobbing Village School ranks higher (66.5 vs 33.7 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 Westlands School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bobbing Village School: 192. Westlands School: 1,690. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bobbing Village School and Westlands School rank in South East?
Bobbing Village School is 823rd of 2,471 and Westlands School is 441st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).