Hadlow Rural Community School vs Plaxtol Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hadlow Rural Community School
Hadlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
377 students
Plaxtol Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
| Measure | Hadlow Rural Community School Hadlow, South East | Plaxtol Primary School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #514 of 679 | #536 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3227 of 4,090 | #2899 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 377 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 377 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 33.4% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 78% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hadlow | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hrcschool.org | www.plaxtol.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Plaxtol Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 24.2).
- •Hadlow Rural Community School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 85.
- •Hadlow Rural Community School is a academy school while Plaxtol 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 Hadlow Rural Community School better than Plaxtol Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Plaxtol Primary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 24.2 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 Hadlow Rural Community School and Plaxtol Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Hadlow and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hadlow Rural Community School: 377. Plaxtol Primary School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hadlow Rural Community School and Plaxtol Primary School rank in South East?
Hadlow Rural Community School is 514th of 679 and Plaxtol Primary School is 536th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).