Ightham Primary School vs St John's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 103 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ightham Primary School
Sevenoaks · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
St John's Primary School
Wallingford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Ightham Primary School Sevenoaks, South East | St John's Primary School Wallingford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 2,471 | #1562 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #51 of 15,697 | #9086 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 206 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 2.4% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Wallingford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ightham.kent.sch.uk | www.stjohnswallingford.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ightham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.9 vs 45.0).
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 Ightham Primary School better than St John's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ightham Primary School ranks higher (98.9 vs 45.0 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 Ightham Primary School and St John's Primary School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Wallingford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ightham Primary School: 206. St John's Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ightham Primary School and St John's Primary School rank in South East?
Ightham Primary School is 16th of 2,471 and St John's Primary School is 1562nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).