Hildenborough Church of England Primary School vs St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 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
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
367 students
| Measure | Hildenborough Church of England Primary School Tonbridge, South East | St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #894 of 2,471 | #174 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4965 of 15,697 | #793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 200 | 367 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 367 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.hildenborough.kent.sch.uk | www.stmargaretclitherowschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.1 vs 64.4).
- •St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 75%).
- •St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 3%).
- •St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 200.
- •Hildenborough Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Hildenborough Church of England Primary School better than St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 64.4 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 St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
About 2.1 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. St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School: 367. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hildenborough Church of England Primary School and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Hildenborough Church of England Primary School is 894th of 2,471 and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is 174th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).