Hilden Grange School vs The Worthgate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 58 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
The Worthgate School
Canterbury · Independent secondary · Ages 13–22
270 students
| Measure | Hilden Grange School Tonbridge, South East | The Worthgate School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #650 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3920 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 13–22 |
| Students | 269 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 270 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 54% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 1.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.5 |
| town | Tonbridge | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hildengrange.co.uk | www.worthgateschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Worthgate School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 269.
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 The Worthgate 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 The Worthgate School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hilden Grange School: 269. The Worthgate School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilden Grange School and The Worthgate School rank in South East?
Hilden Grange School is unranked and The Worthgate School is 650th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).