Brambletye School vs The New Beacon School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brambletye School
East Grinstead · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
282 students
The New Beacon School
Sevenoaks · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
284 students
| Measure | Brambletye School East Grinstead, South East | The New Beacon School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 282 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 284 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 71.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | East Grinstead | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brambletye.co.uk | www.newbeacon.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The New Beacon School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 282.
- •Brambletye School is co-educational and The New Beacon School is boys.
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 Brambletye School better than The New Beacon School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brambletye School and The New Beacon School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between East Grinstead and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brambletye School: 282. The New Beacon School: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brambletye School and The New Beacon School rank in South East?
Brambletye School is unranked and The New Beacon School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).