Bronte School vs Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 903 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronte School
Gravesend · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
147 students
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Gravesend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
| Measure | Bronte School Gravesend, South East | Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1503 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #8639 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 147 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 442 |
| Free school meals | – | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 116.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Gravesend | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bronteschool.co.uk/ | www.cecilroad.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 147.
- •Bronte School is a independent school while Cecil Road Primary and Nursery 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 Bronte School better than Cecil Road Primary and Nursery 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 Bronte School and Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Gravesend and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bronte School: 147. Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bronte School and Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Bronte School is unranked and Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School is 1503rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).