East Peckham Primary School vs Hadlow Rural Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Peckham Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Hadlow Rural Community School
Hadlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
377 students
| Measure | East Peckham Primary School Tonbridge, South East | Hadlow Rural Community School Hadlow, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1541 of 2,471 | #514 of 679 |
| National rank | #8964 of 15,697 | #3227 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 207 | 377 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 377 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tonbridge | Hadlow |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.east-peckham.kent.sch.uk/ | www.hrcschool.org |
The verdict
- •East Peckham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 24.2).
- •Hadlow Rural Community School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 207.
- •East Peckham Primary School is a local authority school while Hadlow Rural Community School 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 East Peckham Primary School better than Hadlow Rural Community School?
On the Success Index (England), East Peckham Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 24.2 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 East Peckham Primary School and Hadlow Rural Community School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Hadlow in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Peckham Primary School: 207. Hadlow Rural Community School: 377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Peckham Primary School and Hadlow Rural Community School rank in South East?
East Peckham Primary School is 1541st of 2,471 and Hadlow Rural Community School is 514th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).