Christ's Hospital vs Tanbridge House School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ's Hospital
Horsham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
829 students
Tanbridge House School
Horsham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,510 students
| Measure | Christ's Hospital Horsham, South East | Tanbridge House School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #617 of 679 | #121 of 679 |
| National rank | #3741 of 4,090 | #429 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 829 | 1,510 |
| Pupils on roll | 829 | 1,510 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 9.8 | 54.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 59.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 80.5% |
| EBacc average points | 0.53 | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | 38.4 | – |
| town | Horsham | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.christs-hospital.org.uk | www.tanbridge-house-sch.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Tanbridge House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 16.6).
- •Tanbridge House School is the larger school with 1,510 students compared with 829.
- •Christ's Hospital is a independent school while Tanbridge House School is a local authority 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 Christ's Hospital better than Tanbridge House School?
On the Success Index (England), Tanbridge House School ranks higher (85.3 vs 16.6 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 Christ's Hospital and Tanbridge House School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ's Hospital: 829. Tanbridge House School: 1,510. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ's Hospital and Tanbridge House School rank in South East?
Christ's Hospital is 617th of 679 and Tanbridge House School is 121st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).