Capel Primary School vs Kent College Pembury
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.
Capel Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Kent College Pembury
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 2–20
352 students
| Measure | Capel Primary School Tonbridge, South East | Kent College Pembury Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2349 of 2,471 | #379 of 679 |
| National rank | #14554 of 15,697 | #2252 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–20 |
| Students | 209 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 352 |
| Free school meals | 22% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 51.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.8 |
| town | Tonbridge | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.capelschool.com/ | www.kent-college.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kent College Pembury scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.5 vs 16.1).
- •Kent College Pembury is the larger school with 352 students compared with 209.
- •Capel Primary School is a local authority school while Kent College Pembury 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 Capel Primary School better than Kent College Pembury?
On the Success Index (England), Kent College Pembury ranks higher (44.5 vs 16.1 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 Capel Primary School and Kent College Pembury?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Capel Primary School: 209. Kent College Pembury: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Capel Primary School and Kent College Pembury rank in South East?
Capel Primary School is 2349th of 2,471 and Kent College Pembury is 379th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).