Challock Primary School vs Kennington Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challock Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Kennington Church of England Academy
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
| Measure | Challock Primary School Ashford, South East | Kennington Church of England Academy Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #740 of 2,471 | #1611 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4005 of 15,697 | #9424 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 212 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 5% |
| 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 | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.challockprimaryschool.co.uk | www.kennington.school |
The verdict
- •Challock Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 43.4).
- •Challock Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 64%).
- •Challock Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 5%).
- •Kennington Church of England Academy is the larger school with 355 students compared with 212.
- •Challock Primary School is a local authority school while Kennington Church of England Academy 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 Challock Primary School better than Kennington Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Challock Primary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 43.4 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 Challock Primary School and Kennington Church of England Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Challock Primary School: 212. Kennington Church of England Academy: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Challock Primary School and Kennington Church of England Academy rank in South East?
Challock Primary School is 740th of 2,471 and Kennington Church of England Academy is 1611th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).