Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery vs St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 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
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
367 students
| Measure | Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery Tonbridge, South East | St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #174 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 169 | 367 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 367 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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.stmargaretclitherowschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 169.
- •Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery is a independent school while St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School 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 Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery better than St Margaret Clitherow Catholic 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 St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 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. St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School: 367. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery is unranked and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is 174th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).