Gad's Hill School vs Shorne Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gad's Hill School
Rochester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
326 students
Shorne Church of England Primary School
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
211 students
| Measure | Gad's Hill School Rochester, South East | Shorne Church of England Primary School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #82 of 679 | #631 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #282 of 4,090 | #3454 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 326 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 211 |
| Free school meals | – | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 43.2% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 94.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochester | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gadshill.org | www.shorne.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gad's Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 72.4).
- •Gad's Hill School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 211.
- •Gad's Hill School is a independent school while Shorne Church of England Primary 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 Gad's Hill School better than Shorne Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gad's Hill School ranks higher (89.5 vs 72.4 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 Gad's Hill School and Shorne Church of England Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gad's Hill School: 326. Shorne Church of England Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gad's Hill School and Shorne Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Gad's Hill School is 82nd of 679 and Shorne Church of England Primary School is 631st of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).