Darvell School vs Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darvell School
Robertsbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
68 students
Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Etchingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
| Measure | Darvell School Robertsbridge, South East | Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery Etchingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #616 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 68 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 140 |
| Free school meals | – | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 56.2% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 29% |
| 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 | Robertsbridge | Etchingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.hurstgreen.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 140 students compared with 68.
- •Darvell School is a independent school while Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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 Darvell School better than Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Darvell School and Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Robertsbridge and Etchingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darvell School: 68. Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darvell School and Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Darvell School is unranked and Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 616th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).