Knole Academy vs Walthamstow Hall
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
Walthamstow Hall
Sevenoaks · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
416 students
| Measure | Knole Academy Sevenoaks, South East | Walthamstow Hall Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #374 of 679 | #548 of 679 |
| National rank | #2224 of 4,090 | #3420 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 1,410 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,410 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 24% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 59.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 24.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.1% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 0.62 |
| A level points per entry | 23.2 | 43.9 |
| town | Sevenoaks | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.knoleacademy.org | www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Knole Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 21.6).
- •Knole Academy is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 416.
- •Knole Academy is a academy school while Walthamstow Hall 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 Knole Academy better than Walthamstow Hall?
On the Success Index (England), Knole Academy ranks higher (45.1 vs 21.6 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 Knole Academy and Walthamstow Hall?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knole Academy: 1,410. Walthamstow Hall: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knole Academy and Walthamstow Hall rank in South East?
Knole Academy is 374th of 679 and Walthamstow Hall is 548th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).