Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs vs The Charles Dickens School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 647 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs
Broadstairs · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
The Charles Dickens School
Broadstairs · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,117 students
| Measure | Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs Broadstairs, South East | The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2410 of 2,471 | #473 of 679 |
| National rank | #15110 of 15,697 | #2964 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 407 | 1,117 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 1,117 |
| Free school meals | 45% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Broadstairs | Broadstairs |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bromstoneschool.com/ | www.cds.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Charles Dickens School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.1 vs 11.4).
- •The Charles Dickens School is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 407.
- •Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs is a local authority school while The Charles Dickens 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 Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs better than The Charles Dickens School?
On the Success Index (England), The Charles Dickens School ranks higher (30.1 vs 11.4 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 Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs and The Charles Dickens School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Broadstairs and Broadstairs in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs: 407. The Charles Dickens School: 1,117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs and The Charles Dickens School rank in South East?
Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs is 2410th of 2,471 and The Charles Dickens School is 473rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).