Four Elms Primary School vs Ide Hill Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Four Elms Primary School
Edenbridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
83 students
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
154 students
| Measure | Four Elms Primary School Edenbridge, South East | Ide Hill Church of England Primary School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #182 of 2,471 | #665 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #839 of 15,697 | #3608 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 83 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 44% |
| 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 | Edenbridge | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.four-elms.org.uk/ | idehill.eschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Four Elms Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 71.6).
- •Four Elms Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 63%).
- •Ide Hill Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (44% vs 18%).
- •Ide Hill Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 83.
- •Four Elms Primary School is a academy school while Ide Hill Church of England 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 Four Elms Primary School better than Ide Hill Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Four Elms Primary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 71.6 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 Four Elms Primary School and Ide Hill Church of England Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Edenbridge and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Four Elms Primary School: 83. Ide Hill Church of England Primary School: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Four Elms Primary School and Ide Hill Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Four Elms Primary School is 182nd of 2,471 and Ide Hill Church of England Primary School is 665th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).