Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School vs Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
Cranbrook · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
216 students
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School Cranbrook, South East | Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #238 of 2,471 | #1669 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1115 of 15,697 | #9906 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 40% | 3% |
| 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 | Cranbrook | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.goudhurst-kilndown.kent.sch.uk | www.lamberhurst.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 41.1).
- •Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 55%).
- •Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (40% vs 3%).
- •Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 201.
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 Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School better than Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School ranks higher (87.4 vs 41.1 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 Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School and Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School: 216. Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School and Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School rank in South East?
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School is 238th of 2,471 and Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is 1669th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).