Borden Grammar School vs Highsted Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 448 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Borden Grammar School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
938 students
Highsted Grammar School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
793 students
| Measure | Borden Grammar School Sittingbourne, South East | Highsted Grammar School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #94 of 679 | #107 of 679 |
| National rank | #331 of 4,090 | #389 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 938 | 793 |
| Pupils on roll | 938 | 793 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.2 | 61.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 83.1% | 82.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.5% | 94.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.84 | 5.88 |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | 33.8 |
| town | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/ | www.highsted.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Borden Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 86.2).
- •Borden Grammar School is the larger school with 938 students compared with 793.
- •Borden Grammar School is boys and Highsted 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 Borden Grammar School better than Highsted Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Borden Grammar School ranks higher (87.8 vs 86.2 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 Borden Grammar School and Highsted Grammar School?
About 448 m in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Borden Grammar School: 938. Highsted Grammar School: 793. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Borden Grammar School and Highsted Grammar School rank in South East?
Borden Grammar School is 94th of 679 and Highsted Grammar School is 107th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).