Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Steephill School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Longfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
286 students
Steephill School
Longfield · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
| Measure | Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Longfield, South East | Steephill School Longfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2379 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #14789 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 286 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 35% | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Longfield | Longfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.langafel.kent.sch.uk/ | www.steephill.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 76.
- •Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Steephill 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 Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Steephill 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 Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Steephill School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Longfield and Longfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 286. Steephill School: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Steephill School rank in South East?
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 2379th of 2,471 and Steephill School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).