Ide Hill Church of England Primary School vs The New Beacon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
154 students
The New Beacon School
Sevenoaks · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
284 students
| Measure | Ide Hill Church of England Primary School Sevenoaks, South East | The New Beacon School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #665 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #3608 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 154 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 284 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 71.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| 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 | idehill.eschools.co.uk/ | www.newbeacon.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The New Beacon School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 154.
- •Ide Hill Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while The New Beacon School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ide Hill Church of England Primary School is co-educational and The New Beacon School is boys.
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 Ide Hill Church of England Primary School better than The New Beacon 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 Ide Hill Church of England Primary School and The New Beacon School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School: 154. The New Beacon School: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ide Hill Church of England Primary School and The New Beacon School rank in South East?
Ide Hill Church of England Primary School is 665th of 2,471 and The New Beacon School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).