Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery vs Long Mead Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 983 m 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
Long Mead Community Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
143 students
| Measure | Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery Tonbridge, South East | Long Mead Community Primary School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2418 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #15172 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 169 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 143 |
| Free school meals | – | 60.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.long-mead.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery is the larger school with 169 students compared with 143.
- •Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery is a independent school while Long Mead Community 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 Long Mead Community 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 Long Mead Community Primary School?
About 983 m 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. Long Mead Community Primary School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery and Long Mead Community Primary School rank in South East?
Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery is unranked and Long Mead Community Primary School is 2418th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).