Borden Grammar School vs Westlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.7 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
Westlands School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,690 students
| Measure | Borden Grammar School Sittingbourne, South East | Westlands School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #94 of 679 | #441 of 679 |
| National rank | #331 of 4,090 | #2762 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 938 | 1,690 |
| Pupils on roll | 938 | 1,690 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 105.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.2 | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 83.1% | 35.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.5% | 57.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.84 | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | 29.5 |
| town | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/ | www.westlands.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Borden Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 33.7).
- •Westlands School is the larger school with 1,690 students compared with 938.
- •Borden Grammar School is boys and Westlands School is co-educational.
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 Westlands School?
On the Success Index (England), Borden Grammar School ranks higher (87.8 vs 33.7 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 Westlands School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Borden Grammar School: 938. Westlands School: 1,690. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Borden Grammar School and Westlands School rank in South East?
Borden Grammar School is 94th of 679 and Westlands School is 441st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).