Chiddingstone Church of England School vs Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.5 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
Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Edenbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
| Measure | Chiddingstone Church of England School Edenbridge, South East | Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Edenbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #112 of 2,471 | #2229 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #463 of 15,697 | #13628 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 0% |
| 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 | Edenbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chiddingstoneschool.co.uk/ | www.hever.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chiddingstone Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.3 vs 22.4).
- •Chiddingstone Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 46%).
- •Chiddingstone Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Chiddingstone Church of England School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 176.
- •Chiddingstone Church of England School is a academy school while Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary 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 Chiddingstone Church of England School better than Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chiddingstone Church of England School ranks higher (93.3 vs 22.4 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 Chiddingstone Church of England School and Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Edenbridge and Edenbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chiddingstone Church of England School: 209. Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chiddingstone Church of England School and Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Chiddingstone Church of England School is 112th of 2,471 and Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 2229th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).