Hildenborough Church of England Primary School vs Long Mead Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
Long Mead Community Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
143 students
| Measure | Hildenborough Church of England Primary School Tonbridge, South East | Long Mead Community Primary School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #894 of 2,471 | #2418 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4965 of 15,697 | #15172 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 200 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 143 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 60.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.hildenborough.kent.sch.uk | www.long-mead.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hildenborough Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 10.8).
- •Hildenborough Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 47%).
- •Hildenborough Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Hildenborough Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 200 students compared with 143.
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 Hildenborough Church of England Primary School better than Long Mead Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hildenborough Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 10.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hildenborough Church of England Primary School and Long Mead Community Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School: 200. Long Mead Community Primary School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hildenborough Church of England Primary School and Long Mead Community Primary School rank in South East?
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School is 894th of 2,471 and Long Mead Community Primary School is 2418th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).