Bennett Memorial Diocesan School vs The Wells Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
The Wells Free School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Tunbridge Wells, South East | The Wells Free School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #142 of 679 | #1225 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #556 of 4,090 | #6930 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,913 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,913 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 131.7% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.thewellsfreeschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.4 vs 54.9).
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is the larger school with 1,913 students compared with 213.
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 Wells Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Bennett Memorial Diocesan School ranks higher (81.4 vs 54.9 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 Wells Free School?
About 1.1 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. The Wells Free School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and The Wells Free School rank in South East?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is 142nd of 679 and The Wells Free School is 1225th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).