Kingswood Primary School vs Sutton Valence School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
118 students
Sutton Valence School
Maidstone · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
826 students
| Measure | Kingswood Primary School Maidstone, South East | Sutton Valence School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1382 of 2,471 | #595 of 679 |
| National rank | #7970 of 15,697 | #3641 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 118 | 826 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 826 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 27.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.6 |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kingswoodkentsch.co.uk | www.svs.org.uk/index.html |
The verdict
- •Kingswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 18.6).
- •Sutton Valence School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 118.
- •Kingswood Primary School is a local authority school while Sutton Valence School is a independent 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 Kingswood Primary School better than Sutton Valence School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingswood Primary School ranks higher (50.1 vs 18.6 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 Kingswood Primary School and Sutton Valence School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingswood Primary School: 118. Sutton Valence School: 826. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingswood Primary School and Sutton Valence School rank in South East?
Kingswood Primary School is 1382nd of 2,471 and Sutton Valence School is 595th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).