Fordcombe Church of England Primary School vs Langton Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
57 students
Langton Green Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
| Measure | Fordcombe Church of England Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Langton Green Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #417 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #2209 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 57 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 57 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 54.3% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 5% |
| 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 | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fordcombe.kent.sch.uk | www.langton-green-school.org |
The verdict
- •Langton Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 55.5).
- •Langton Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 62%).
- •Fordcombe Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 5%).
- •Langton Green Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 57.
- •Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Langton Green Primary School is a local authority 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 Fordcombe Church of England Primary School better than Langton Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Langton Green Primary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 55.5 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 Fordcombe Church of England Primary School and Langton Green Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School: 57. Langton Green Primary School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fordcombe Church of England Primary School and Langton Green Primary School rank in South East?
Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is unranked and Langton Green Primary School is 417th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).