Barton Manor School vs Kings College Guildford
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 119 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Manor School
Canterbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
596 students
Kings College Guildford
Guildford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
593 students
| Measure | Barton Manor School Canterbury, South East | Kings College Guildford Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #551 of 679 | #355 of 679 |
| National rank | #3428 of 4,090 | #2073 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 596 | 593 |
| Pupils on roll | 596 | 593 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 56.8% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Canterbury | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bartonmanor.org/ | www.kingscollegeguildford.com/ |
The verdict
- •Kings College Guildford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 21.4).
- •Barton Manor School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 593.
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 Barton Manor School better than Kings College Guildford?
On the Success Index (England), Kings College Guildford ranks higher (47.9 vs 21.4 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 Barton Manor School and Kings College Guildford?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton Manor School: 596. Kings College Guildford: 593. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Manor School and Kings College Guildford rank in South East?
Barton Manor School is 551st of 679 and Kings College Guildford is 355th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).