Crockenhill Primary School vs St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crockenhill Primary School
Crockenhill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Swanley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
318 students
| Measure | Crockenhill Primary School Crockenhill, South East | St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley Swanley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2238 of 2,471 | #1455 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13688 of 15,697 | #8392 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 203 | 318 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 318 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Crockenhill | Swanley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.crockenhill.kent.sch.uk | www.st-bartholomewsrc-pri.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 21.9).
- •St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley is the larger school with 318 students compared with 203.
- •Crockenhill Primary School is a local authority school while St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley 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 Crockenhill Primary School better than St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley?
On the Success Index (England), St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley ranks higher (48.2 vs 21.9 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 Crockenhill Primary School and St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Crockenhill and Swanley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crockenhill Primary School: 203. St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley: 318. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crockenhill Primary School and St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley rank in South East?
Crockenhill Primary School is 2238th of 2,471 and St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley is 1455th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).