Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School vs Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
108 students
Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1993 of 2,471 | #124 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12137 of 15,697 | #516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 108 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 108 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 50.9% | 5.2% |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 29% |
| 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 | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rusthall-cep.org.uk | www.speldhurst.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 30.4).
- •Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 65%).
- •Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 0%).
- •Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 108.
- •Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School is a academy school while Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School better than Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (92.8 vs 30.4 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 Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School and Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School: 108. Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School and Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School is 1993rd of 2,471 and Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 124th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).