Beechwood School vs Skinners' Temple Grove
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 947 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
303 students
Skinners' Temple Grove
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
163 students
| Measure | Beechwood School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Skinners' Temple Grove Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #669 of 679 | #2392 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4006 of 4,090 | #14894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 303 | 163 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 163 |
| Free school meals | – | 53.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 21.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.7 | – |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beechwood.org.uk | www.skinnerstg.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Skinners' Temple Grove scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.3 vs 7.7).
- •Beechwood School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 163.
- •Beechwood School is a independent school while Skinners' Temple Grove is a academy 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 Beechwood School better than Skinners' Temple Grove?
On the Success Index (England), Skinners' Temple Grove ranks higher (13.3 vs 7.7 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 Beechwood School and Skinners' Temple Grove?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood School: 303. Skinners' Temple Grove: 163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood School and Skinners' Temple Grove rank in South East?
Beechwood School is 669th of 679 and Skinners' Temple Grove is 2392nd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).