Bennett Memorial Diocesan School vs Rose Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 329 m 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
Rose Hill School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
223 students
| Measure | Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Rose Hill School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #142 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #556 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 1,913 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,913 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 131.7% | 69.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.rosehillschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is the larger school with 1,913 students compared with 223.
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a academy school while Rose Hill School is a independent 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 Rose Hill School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and Rose Hill School?
About 329 m 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. Rose Hill School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and Rose Hill School rank in South East?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is 142nd of 679 and Rose Hill School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).