John Mayne Church of England Primary School vs Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Mayne Church of England Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Cranbrook · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
| Measure | John Mayne Church of England Primary School Ashford, South East | Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Cranbrook, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2431 of 2,471 | #963 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15251 of 15,697 | #5381 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 94 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 94 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 67.1% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 23% |
| 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 | Ashford | Cranbrook |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.john-mayne.kent.sch.uk/ | www.sissinghurst.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 10.0).
- •Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 27%).
- •Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 0%).
- •Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 194 students compared with 94.
- •John Mayne Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 John Mayne Church of England Primary School better than Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 10.0 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 John Mayne Church of England Primary School and Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Cranbrook in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Mayne Church of England Primary School: 94. Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Mayne Church of England Primary School and Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
John Mayne Church of England Primary School is 2431st of 2,471 and Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is 963rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).