Borough Green Primary School vs Ightham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Borough Green Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
Ightham Primary School
Sevenoaks · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Borough Green Primary School Sevenoaks, South East | Ightham Primary School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2293 of 2,471 | #16 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14046 of 15,697 | #51 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 208 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 2.4% |
| Capacity filled | 66% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Sevenoaks | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk | www.ightham.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ightham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.9 vs 19.6).
- •Borough Green Primary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 206.
- •Borough Green Primary School is a local authority school while Ightham Primary School is a academy 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 Borough Green Primary School better than Ightham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ightham Primary School ranks higher (98.9 vs 19.6 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 Borough Green Primary School and Ightham Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Borough Green Primary School: 208. Ightham Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Borough Green Primary School and Ightham Primary School rank in South East?
Borough Green Primary School is 2293rd of 2,471 and Ightham Primary School is 16th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).