Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Knole Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
196 students
Knole Academy
Sevenoaks · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,410 students
| Measure | Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Sevenoaks, South East | Knole Academy Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #335 of 2,471 | #374 of 679 |
| National rank | #1683 of 15,697 | #2224 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 196 | 1,410 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 1,410 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.2 |
| town | Sevenoaks | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chevening.kent.sch.uk | www.knoleacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 45.1).
- •Knole Academy is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 196.
- •Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Knole 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 Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Knole Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 45.1 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 Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Knole Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 196. Knole Academy: 1,410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Knole Academy rank in South East?
Chevening, St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 335th of 2,471 and Knole Academy is 374th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).