Hornbeam Primary School vs Northbourne Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornbeam Primary School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Northbourne Church of England Primary School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
| Measure | Hornbeam Primary School Deal, South East | Northbourne Church of England Primary School Deal, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2168 of 2,471 | #817 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13216 of 15,697 | #4536 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Deal | Deal |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hornbeam.kent.sch.uk | www.northbourne-cep.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Northbourne Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 24.8).
- •Northbourne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 58%).
- •Hornbeam Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 136.
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 Hornbeam Primary School better than Northbourne Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northbourne Church of England Primary School ranks higher (66.7 vs 24.8 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 Hornbeam Primary School and Northbourne Church of England Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Deal and Deal in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hornbeam Primary School: 207. Northbourne Church of England Primary School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hornbeam Primary School and Northbourne Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Hornbeam Primary School is 2168th of 2,471 and Northbourne Church of England Primary School is 817th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).