Hilden Grange School vs Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilden Grange School
Tonbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
269 students
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Hilden Grange School Tonbridge, South East | Hildenborough Church of England Primary School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #894 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #4965 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 269 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 200 |
| Free school meals | – | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hildengrange.co.uk | www.hildenborough.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hilden Grange School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 200.
- •Hilden Grange School is a independent school while Hildenborough Church of England Primary 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 Hilden Grange School better than Hildenborough Church of England Primary 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 Hilden Grange School and Hildenborough Church of England Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hilden Grange School: 269. Hildenborough Church of England Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilden Grange School and Hildenborough Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Hilden Grange School is unranked and Hildenborough Church of England Primary School is 894th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).