Bennett Memorial Diocesan School vs Weald of Kent Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 5.1 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
Weald of Kent Grammar School
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,913 students
| Measure | Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Weald of Kent Grammar School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #142 of 679 | #31 of 679 |
| National rank | #556 of 4,090 | #102 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,913 | 1,913 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,913 | 1,913 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 3.9% |
| Capacity filled | 131.7% | 77.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.0 | 70.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.8% | 94.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.5% | 98.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.14 | 6.65 |
| A level points per entry | 36.2 | 40.1 |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bennettmemorial.co.uk/ | www.wealdgs.org |
The verdict
- •Weald of Kent Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.5 vs 81.4).
- •Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is co-educational and Weald of Kent 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 Weald of Kent Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Weald of Kent Grammar School ranks higher (95.5 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 Weald of Kent Grammar School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School: 1,913. Weald of Kent Grammar School: 1,913. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and Weald of Kent Grammar School rank in South East?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is 142nd of 679 and Weald of Kent Grammar School is 31st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).