Hilden Grange School vs Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
688 students
| Measure | Hilden Grange School Tonbridge, South East | Leigh Academy Hugh Christie Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #489 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3099 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 269 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 688 |
| Free school meals | – | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 56.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.9 |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hildengrange.co.uk | leighacademyhughchristie.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is the larger school with 688 students compared with 269.
- •Hilden Grange School is a independent school while Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a academy 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 Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?
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 Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hilden Grange School: 269. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilden Grange School and Leigh Academy Hugh Christie rank in South East?
Hilden Grange School is unranked and Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is 489th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).