Plaxtol Primary School vs St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plaxtol Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
87 students
| Measure | Plaxtol Primary School Sevenoaks, South East | St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #536 of 2,471 | #510 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2899 of 15,697 | #2732 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 85 | 87 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 87 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 13% |
| 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.plaxtol.kent.sch.uk/ | www.st-lawrence-sevenoaks.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Lawrence Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.5 vs 75.5).
- •Plaxtol Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 75%).
- •St Lawrence Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 85.
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 Plaxtol Primary School better than St Lawrence Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Lawrence Church of England Primary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 75.5 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 Plaxtol Primary School and St Lawrence Church of England Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plaxtol Primary School: 85. St Lawrence Church of England Primary School: 87. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plaxtol Primary School and St Lawrence Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Plaxtol Primary School is 536th of 2,471 and St Lawrence Church of England Primary School is 510th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).