Ightham Primary School vs Wrotham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.8 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
Wrotham School
Sevenoaks · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,054 students
| Measure | Ightham Primary School Sevenoaks, South East | Wrotham School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 2,471 | #434 of 679 |
| National rank | #51 of 15,697 | #2740 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 206 | 1,054 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 1,054 |
| Free school meals | 2.4% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 147.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.8 |
| town | Sevenoaks | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ightham.kent.sch.uk | www.wrothamschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Ightham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.9 vs 34.2).
- •Wrotham School is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 206.
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 Wrotham School?
On the Success Index (England), Ightham Primary School ranks higher (98.9 vs 34.2 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 Wrotham School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ightham Primary School: 206. Wrotham School: 1,054. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ightham Primary School and Wrotham School rank in South East?
Ightham Primary School is 16th of 2,471 and Wrotham School is 434th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).