Brabourne Church of England Primary School vs Smeeth Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brabourne Church of England Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
104 students
Smeeth Community Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
120 students
| Measure | Brabourne Church of England Primary School Ashford, South East | Smeeth Community Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 2,471 | #1378 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #236 of 15,697 | #7925 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 104 | 120 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 120 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 8% |
| 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 | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brabourne.kent.sch.uk | www.smeeth.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brabourne Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 50.3).
- •Brabourne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 62%).
- •Brabourne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 8%).
- •Smeeth Community Primary School is the larger school with 120 students compared with 104.
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 Brabourne Church of England Primary School better than Smeeth Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brabourne Church of England Primary School ranks higher (95.9 vs 50.3 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 Brabourne Church of England Primary School and Smeeth Community Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brabourne Church of England Primary School: 104. Smeeth Community Primary School: 120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brabourne Church of England Primary School and Smeeth Community Primary School rank in South East?
Brabourne Church of England Primary School is 57th of 2,471 and Smeeth Community Primary School is 1378th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).