Halstead Community Primary School vs St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halstead Community Primary School
Sevenoaks · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
55 students
St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
| Measure | Halstead Community Primary School Sevenoaks, South East | St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #619 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3384 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 55 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 34.5% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 28.2% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Sevenoaks | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.halstead.kent.sch.uk | www.knockholt.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.8 vs 55.6).
- •Halstead Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 78%).
- •St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 55.
- •Halstead Community Primary School is a academy school while St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Halstead Community Primary School better than St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 55.6 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 Halstead Community Primary School and St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halstead Community Primary School: 55. St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halstead Community Primary School and St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Halstead Community Primary School is unranked and St Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 619th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).