Bennett Memorial Diocesan School vs Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 759 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
Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,123 students
| Measure | Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #142 of 679 | #19 of 679 |
| National rank | #556 of 4,090 | #57 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,913 | 1,123 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,913 | 1,123 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 131.7% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.0 | 73.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.8% | 97.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.5% | 98.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.14 | 7.22 |
| A level points per entry | 36.2 | 42.3 |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bennettmemorial.co.uk/ | www.twggs.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.9 vs 81.4).
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is the larger school with 1,913 students compared with 1,123.
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a academy school while Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is co-educational and Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School is girls.
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 Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (96.9 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 Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School?
About 759 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. Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School: 1,123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School rank in South East?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is 142nd of 679 and Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School is 19th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).