Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 6.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
Sacred Heart School
Durgates · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
138 students
| Measure | Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Sacred Heart School Durgates, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1669 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #9906 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 201 | 138 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 138 |
| Free school meals | 7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Tunbridge Wells | Durgates |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lamberhurst.kent.sch.uk | www.sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 138.
- •Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart 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 Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School better than Sacred Heart School?
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 Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and Sacred Heart School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Durgates in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School: 201. Sacred Heart School: 138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and Sacred Heart School rank in South East?
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is 1669th of 2,471 and Sacred Heart School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).