Chiddingstone Church of England School vs Fordcombe Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chiddingstone Church of England School
Edenbridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
57 students
| Measure | Chiddingstone Church of England School Edenbridge, South East | Fordcombe Church of England Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #112 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #463 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 57 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 57 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 54.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 23% |
| 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 | Edenbridge | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chiddingstoneschool.co.uk/ | www.fordcombe.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chiddingstone Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.3 vs 55.5).
- •Chiddingstone Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 62%).
- •Fordcombe Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 17%).
- •Chiddingstone Church of England School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 57.
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 Chiddingstone Church of England School better than Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chiddingstone Church of England School ranks higher (93.3 vs 55.5 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 Chiddingstone Church of England School and Fordcombe Church of England Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Edenbridge and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chiddingstone Church of England School: 209. Fordcombe Church of England Primary School: 57. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chiddingstone Church of England School and Fordcombe Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Chiddingstone Church of England School is 112th of 2,471 and Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).