Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School vs Holmewood House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
Holmewood House School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
439 students
| Measure | Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Holmewood House School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #499 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #2687 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 117 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 439 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 53.7% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.holmewoodhouse.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holmewood House School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 117.
- •Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Holmewood House School 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 Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School 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 Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School and Holmewood House School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: 117. Holmewood House School: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School and Holmewood House School rank in South East?
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is 499th of 2,471 and Holmewood House School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).