Knole Academy vs Otford Primary 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.
Knole Academy
Sevenoaks · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,410 students
Otford Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
239 students
| Measure | Knole Academy Sevenoaks, South East | Otford Primary School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #374 of 679 | #1128 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2224 of 4,090 | #6389 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,410 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,410 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 24% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 79.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.2 | – |
| town | Sevenoaks | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.knoleacademy.org | www.otford.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Otford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.4 vs 45.1).
- •Knole Academy is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 239.
- •Knole Academy is a academy school while Otford 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 Knole Academy better than Otford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Otford Primary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 45.1 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 Knole Academy and Otford Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knole Academy: 1,410. Otford Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knole Academy and Otford Primary School rank in South East?
Knole Academy is 374th of 679 and Otford Primary School is 1128th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).