East Peckham Primary School vs Mereworth Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.6 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
Mereworth Community Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
| Measure | East Peckham Primary School Tonbridge, South East | Mereworth Community Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1541 of 2,471 | #247 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8964 of 15,697 | #1158 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 207 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 23% |
| 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 | Tonbridge | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.east-peckham.kent.sch.uk/ | www.mereworth.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mereworth Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.0 vs 45.5).
- •Mereworth Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 59%).
- •Mereworth Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 7%).
- •Mereworth Community Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 207.
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 Mereworth Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mereworth Community Primary School ranks higher (87.0 vs 45.5 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 Mereworth Community Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Peckham Primary School: 207. Mereworth Community Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Peckham Primary School and Mereworth Community Primary School rank in South East?
East Peckham Primary School is 1541st of 2,471 and Mereworth Community Primary School is 247th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).