Grantham Farm Montessori School vs The Hurst School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grantham Farm Montessori School
Tadley · Independent primary · Ages 2–7
41 students
The Hurst School
Tadley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,021 students
| Measure | Grantham Farm Montessori School Tadley, South East | The Hurst School Tadley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #294 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #1574 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 41 | 1,021 |
| Pupils on roll | 41 | 1,021 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tadley | Tadley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | montessorigranthamfarm.co.uk/ | www.thehurst.school/ |
The verdict
- •The Hurst School is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 41.
- •Grantham Farm Montessori School is a independent school while The Hurst 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 Grantham Farm Montessori School better than The Hurst School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grantham Farm Montessori School and The Hurst School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tadley and Tadley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grantham Farm Montessori School: 41. The Hurst School: 1,021. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grantham Farm Montessori School and The Hurst School rank in South East?
Grantham Farm Montessori School is unranked and The Hurst School is 294th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).