Cranbrook School vs Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbrook School
Cranbrook · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
958 students
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
Cranbrook · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
216 students
| Measure | Cranbrook School Cranbrook, South East | Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School Cranbrook, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #35 of 679 | #238 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #117 of 4,090 | #1115 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 958 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 958 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 86.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 94.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.6 | – |
| town | Cranbrook | Cranbrook |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cranbrookschool.co.uk/ | www.goudhurst-kilndown.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cranbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.8 vs 87.4).
- •Cranbrook School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 216.
- •Cranbrook School is a academy school while Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England 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 Cranbrook School better than Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cranbrook School ranks higher (94.8 vs 87.4 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 Cranbrook School and Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Cranbrook in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranbrook School: 958. Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranbrook School and Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Cranbrook School is 35th of 679 and Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School is 238th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).