Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School vs Holmewood House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
Holmewood House School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
439 students
| Measure | Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Holmewood House School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1630 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #9604 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 194 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 439 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bishops-down.kent.sch.uk | www.holmewoodhouse.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holmewood House School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 194.
- •Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Holmewood House 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 Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School better than Holmewood House 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 Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School and Holmewood House School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School: 194. Holmewood House School: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School and Holmewood House School rank in South East?
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is 1630th of 2,471 and Holmewood House School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).