Burhill Primary School vs Sevenoaks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burhill Primary School
Hersham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
545 students
Sevenoaks Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
547 students
| Measure | Burhill Primary School Hersham, South East | Sevenoaks Primary School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1416 of 2,471 | #962 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8216 of 15,697 | #5380 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 545 | 547 |
| Pupils on roll | 545 | 547 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.5% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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 | Hersham | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burhill.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.sevenoaks.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sevenoaks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 49.0).
- •Sevenoaks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 58%).
- •Sevenoaks Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Sevenoaks Primary School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 545.
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 Burhill Primary School better than Sevenoaks Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sevenoaks Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 49.0 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 Burhill Primary School and Sevenoaks Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Hersham and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burhill Primary School: 545. Sevenoaks Primary School: 547. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burhill Primary School and Sevenoaks Primary School rank in South East?
Burhill Primary School is 1416th of 2,471 and Sevenoaks Primary School is 962nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).