Otford Primary School vs Russell House School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 375 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otford Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
239 students
Russell House School
Sevenoaks · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
174 students
| Measure | Otford Primary School Sevenoaks, South East | Russell House School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1128 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #6389 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 239 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Sevenoaks | Sevenoaks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.otford.kent.sch.uk | www.russellhouseschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Otford Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 174.
- •Otford Primary School is a local authority school while Russell House 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 Otford Primary School better than Russell House 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 Otford Primary School and Russell House School?
About 375 m in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Otford Primary School: 239. Russell House School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Otford Primary School and Russell House School rank in South East?
Otford Primary School is 1128th of 2,471 and Russell House School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).