Kemsing Primary School vs St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kemsing Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
194 students
St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Kemsing Primary School Sevenoaks, South East | St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #213 of 2,471 | #906 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1024 of 15,697 | #5025 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 194 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 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 | Sevenoaks | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kemsing.kent.sch.uk | www.stjohnssevenoaks.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kemsing Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.1 vs 64.1).
- •Kemsing Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 63%).
- •Kemsing Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 23%).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks is the larger school with 208 students compared with 194.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Kemsing Primary School better than St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks?
On the Success Index (England), Kemsing Primary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 64.1 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 Kemsing Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kemsing Primary School: 194. St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kemsing Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks rank in South East?
Kemsing Primary School is 213th of 2,471 and St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks is 906th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).