Meopham Community Academy vs The Bewbush Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meopham Community Academy
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
459 students
The Bewbush Academy
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
459 students
| Measure | Meopham Community Academy Gravesend, South East | The Bewbush Academy Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1525 of 2,471 | #1778 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8820 of 15,697 | #10599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 459 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Gravesend | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.meophamca.com | www.bewbush-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Meopham Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 38.0).
- •The Bewbush Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 56%).
- •Meopham Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
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 Meopham Community Academy better than The Bewbush Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Meopham Community Academy ranks higher (46.3 vs 38.0 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 Meopham Community Academy and The Bewbush Academy?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Gravesend and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meopham Community Academy: 459. The Bewbush Academy: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meopham Community Academy and The Bewbush Academy rank in South East?
Meopham Community Academy is 1525th of 2,471 and The Bewbush Academy is 1778th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).