Solefield School vs The New Beacon School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Solefield School
Sevenoaks · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
210 students
The New Beacon School
Sevenoaks · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
284 students
| Measure | Solefield School Sevenoaks, South East | The New Beacon School Sevenoaks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 210 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 284 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 71.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.solefieldschool.org | www.newbeacon.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The New Beacon School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 210.
- •Solefield School is co-educational and The New Beacon School is boys.
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 Solefield School better than The New Beacon 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 Solefield School and The New Beacon School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Sevenoaks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Solefield School: 210. The New Beacon School: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Solefield School and The New Beacon School rank in South East?
Solefield School is unranked and The New Beacon School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).