Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School vs St Ronan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
Cranbrook · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
St Ronan's School
Cranbrook · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
359 students
| Measure | Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School Cranbrook, South East | St Ronan's School Cranbrook, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1441 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #8321 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 192 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 192 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Cranbrook | Cranbrook |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hawkhurst.kent.sch.uk | www.saintronans.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Ronan's School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 192.
- •Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Ronan's School is a independent 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 Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School better than St Ronan's 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 Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School and St Ronan's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Cranbrook in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School: 192. St Ronan's School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School and St Ronan's School rank in South East?
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School is 1441st of 2,471 and St Ronan's School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).