Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School vs Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.5 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
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery
Wadhurst · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
269 students
| Measure | Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery Wadhurst, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1669 of 2,471 | #1272 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9906 of 15,697 | #7256 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 201 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 82.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| 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 | Wadhurst |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lamberhurst.kent.sch.uk | wadhurstpri.e-sussex.sch.uk/esussex/primary/wadhurst |
The verdict
- •Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 41.1).
- •Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 55%).
- •Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 269 students compared with 201.
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 Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (53.4 vs 41.1 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 Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Wadhurst in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School: 201. Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is 1669th of 2,471 and Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery is 1272nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).