St Augustine's Catholic Primary School vs St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
241 students
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1642 of 2,471 | #1427 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9664 of 15,697 | #8254 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 241 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| 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.st-augustines.kent.sch.uk/ | www.st-barnabas.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 42.3).
- •St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 56%).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 201.
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while St Barnabas CofE VA 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School better than St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 42.3 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: 241. St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School rank in South East?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is 1642nd of 2,471 and St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School is 1427th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).