Bennett Memorial Diocesan School vs The Skinners' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 919 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
The Skinners' School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,149 students
| Measure | Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Tunbridge Wells, South East | The Skinners' School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #142 of 679 | #24 of 679 |
| National rank | #556 of 4,090 | #72 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,913 | 1,149 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,913 | 1,149 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 131.7% | 121.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.0 | 70.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.8% | 93.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.5% | 96.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.14 | 6.76 |
| A level points per entry | 36.2 | 42.7 |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bennettmemorial.co.uk/ | www.skinners-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Skinners' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 81.4).
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is the larger school with 1,913 students compared with 1,149.
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is co-educational and The Skinners' School is boys.
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 The Skinners' School?
On the Success Index (England), The Skinners' School ranks higher (96.2 vs 81.4 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 Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and The Skinners' School?
About 919 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. The Skinners' School: 1,149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and The Skinners' School rank in South East?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is 142nd of 679 and The Skinners' School is 24th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).