Highsted Grammar School vs The Sittingbourne School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highsted Grammar School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
793 students
The Sittingbourne School
Sittingbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,556 students
| Measure | Highsted Grammar School Sittingbourne, South East | The Sittingbourne School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 679 | #625 of 679 |
| National rank | #389 of 4,090 | #3784 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 793 | 1,556 |
| Pupils on roll | 793 | 1,556 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 115.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.1 | 34.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 82.4% | 23.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 94.4% | 48% |
| EBacc average points | 5.88 | 2.71 |
| A level points per entry | 33.8 | 24.0 |
| town | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.highsted.kent.sch.uk | www.thesittingbourneschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Highsted Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 15.7).
- •The Sittingbourne School is the larger school with 1,556 students compared with 793.
- •Highsted Grammar School is girls and The Sittingbourne 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 Highsted Grammar School better than The Sittingbourne School?
On the Success Index (England), Highsted Grammar School ranks higher (86.2 vs 15.7 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 Highsted Grammar School and The Sittingbourne School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highsted Grammar School: 793. The Sittingbourne School: 1,556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highsted Grammar School and The Sittingbourne School rank in South East?
Highsted Grammar School is 107th of 679 and The Sittingbourne School is 625th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).