Northbourne Park School vs Sholden Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northbourne Park School
DEAL · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
154 students
Sholden Church of England Primary School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
91 students
| Measure | Northbourne Park School DEAL, South East | Sholden Church of England Primary School Deal, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #626 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #3408 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 154 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 91 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | DEAL | Deal |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northbournepark.com | www.sholdenprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Northbourne Park School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 91.
- •Northbourne Park School is a independent school while Sholden Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Northbourne Park School better than Sholden Church of England Primary 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 Northbourne Park School and Sholden Church of England Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between DEAL and Deal in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northbourne Park School: 154. Sholden Church of England Primary School: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northbourne Park School and Sholden Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Northbourne Park School is unranked and Sholden Church of England Primary School is 626th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).