Otford Primary School vs Shoreham Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km 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
Shoreham Village School
Sevenoaks · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
| Measure | Otford Primary School Sevenoaks, South East | Shoreham Village School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1128 of 2,471 | #1129 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6389 of 15,697 | #6391 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 239 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 85.7% |
| 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.shorehamvillageschool.net |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (57.4 vs 57.4).
- •Otford Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 90.
- •Otford Primary School is a local authority school while Shoreham Village 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 Otford Primary School better than Shoreham Village 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 Shoreham Village School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Otford Primary School: 239. Shoreham Village School: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Otford Primary School and Shoreham Village School rank in South East?
Otford Primary School is 1128th of 2,471 and Shoreham Village School is 1129th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).