Bennett Memorial Diocesan School vs Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,913 students
Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #142 of 679 | #676 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #556 of 4,090 | #3660 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,913 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,913 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 131.7% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.14 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.2 | – |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bennettmemorial.co.uk/ | www.bidborough.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.4 vs 71.3).
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is the larger school with 1,913 students compared with 200.
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a academy school while Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Bennett Memorial Diocesan School better than Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bennett Memorial Diocesan School ranks higher (81.4 vs 71.3 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 Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School: 1,913. Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in South East?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is 142nd of 679 and Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 676th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).