Highsted Grammar School vs VTC Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 880 m 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
VTC Independent School
Sittingbourne · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
21 students
| Measure | Highsted Grammar School Sittingbourne, South East | VTC Independent School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #107 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #389 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 793 | 21 |
| Pupils on roll | 793 | 21 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 65.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 82.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 94.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.8 | – |
| town | Sittingbourne | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.highsted.kent.sch.uk | vtcindependentschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highsted Grammar School is the larger school with 793 students compared with 21.
- •Highsted Grammar School is a academy school while VTC Independent School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Highsted Grammar School is girls and VTC Independent 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 VTC Independent 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 Highsted Grammar School and VTC Independent School?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highsted Grammar School: 793. VTC Independent School: 21. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highsted Grammar School and VTC Independent School rank in South East?
Highsted Grammar School is 107th of 679 and VTC Independent School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).