Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery vs Sandown Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery
West Malling · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
Sandown Primary School and Nursery
Hastings · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
472 students
| Measure | Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery West Malling, South East | Sandown Primary School and Nursery Hastings, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #782 of 2,471 | #803 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4340 of 15,697 | #4461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 472 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 10% |
| 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 | West Malling | Hastings |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kingshillschool.org.uk/ | www.sandown.school |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (67.6 vs 67.1).
- •Sandown Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 63%).
- •Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 10%).
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 Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery better than Sandown Primary School and Nursery?
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 Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery and Sandown Primary School and Nursery?
About 46 km in a straight line, between West Malling and Hastings in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery: 472. Sandown Primary School and Nursery: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery and Sandown Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery is 782nd of 2,471 and Sandown Primary School and Nursery is 803rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).