Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Swingate 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.
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
Swingate Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Gillingham, South East | Swingate Primary School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #63 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #261 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 140 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | – |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| 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 | Gillingham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bredhurst.kent.sch.uk/ | www.swingate.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Swingate 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 Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Swingate Primary 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 Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Swingate Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Chatham in South East.
How do Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Swingate Primary School rank in South East?
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 63rd of 2,471 and Swingate Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).