Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School vs Capel Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Capel Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School Tonbridge, South East | Capel Primary School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #727 of 2,471 | #2349 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3930 of 15,697 | #14554 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 0% |
| 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 | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bmprimary.org.uk | www.capelschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 16.1).
- •Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 38%).
- •Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 0%).
- •Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Capel Primary School is a local authority 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 Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School better than Capel Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 16.1 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 Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School and Capel Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School: 209. Capel Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School and Capel Primary School rank in South East?
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School is 727th of 2,471 and Capel Primary School is 2349th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).