Borden Grammar School vs Kendrick School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 119 km 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
Kendrick School
Reading · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
| Measure | Borden Grammar School Sittingbourne, South East | Kendrick School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #94 of 679 | #16 of 679 |
| National rank | #331 of 4,090 | #49 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 938 | 939 |
| Pupils on roll | 938 | 939 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.2 | 84.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 83.1% | 100% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.5% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 5.84 | 8.29 |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | 44.5 |
| town | Sittingbourne | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/ | www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kendrick School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.3 vs 87.8).
- •Kendrick School is the larger school with 939 students compared with 938.
- •Borden Grammar School is boys and Kendrick 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 Kendrick School?
On the Success Index (England), Kendrick School ranks higher (97.3 vs 87.8 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 Kendrick School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Borden Grammar School: 938. Kendrick School: 939. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Borden Grammar School and Kendrick School rank in South East?
Borden Grammar School is 94th of 679 and Kendrick School is 16th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).