Burgess Hill Girls vs Holmewood House School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgess Hill Girls
Burgess Hill · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
440 students
Holmewood House School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
439 students
| Measure | Burgess Hill Girls Burgess Hill, South East | Holmewood House School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #460 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2876 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 440 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 439 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 61.1% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.4 | – |
| town | Burgess Hill | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.holmewoodhouse.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Burgess Hill Girls is the larger school with 440 students compared with 439.
- •Burgess Hill Girls is girls and Holmewood House 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 Burgess Hill Girls 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 Burgess Hill Girls and Holmewood House School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Burgess Hill and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burgess Hill Girls: 440. Holmewood House School: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burgess Hill Girls and Holmewood House School rank in South East?
Burgess Hill Girls is 460th of 679 and Holmewood House School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).