Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery vs Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery
Tonbridge · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
169 students
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery 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 | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 169 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 200 |
| Free school meals | – | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 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.hildenoaks.co.uk | www.hildenborough.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hildenborough Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 169.
- •Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery 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 Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery 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 Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery 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 Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery: 169. Hildenborough Church of England Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery and Hildenborough Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery is unranked and Hildenborough Church of England Primary School is 894th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).