Southborough CofE Primary School vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southborough CofE Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
631 students
St John's Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
633 students
| Measure | Southborough CofE Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | St John's Church of England Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #520 of 2,471 | #632 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2780 of 15,697 | #3457 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 631 | 633 |
| Pupils on roll | 631 | 633 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 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 | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.southborough.kent.sch.uk | www.st-johns-school.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southborough CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 72.4).
- •Southborough CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 70%).
- •Southborough CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 631.
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 Southborough CofE Primary School better than St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Southborough CofE Primary School ranks higher (76.2 vs 72.4 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 Southborough CofE Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southborough CofE Primary School: 631. St John's Church of England Primary School: 633. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southborough CofE Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Southborough CofE Primary School is 520th of 2,471 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 632nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).