Cranbrook School vs The Beacon School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 58 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
The Beacon School
Banstead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
959 students
| Measure | Cranbrook School Cranbrook, South East | The Beacon School Banstead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 679 | #268 of 679 |
| National rank | #117 of 4,090 | #1430 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 958 | 959 |
| Pupils on roll | 958 | 959 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.9 | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 86.3% | 51.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 94.8% | 72.8% |
| EBacc average points | 6.58 | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | 40.6 | – |
| town | Cranbrook | Banstead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cranbrookschool.co.uk/ | www.thebeaconschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cranbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.8 vs 61.0).
- •The Beacon School is the larger school with 959 students compared with 958.
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 The Beacon School?
On the Success Index (England), Cranbrook School ranks higher (94.8 vs 61.0 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 The Beacon School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Banstead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranbrook School: 958. The Beacon School: 959. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranbrook School and The Beacon School rank in South East?
Cranbrook School is 35th of 679 and The Beacon School is 268th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).