Hillview School for Girls vs Somerhill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillview School for Girls
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,500 students
Somerhill
Tonbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
518 students
| Measure | Hillview School for Girls Tonbridge, South East | Somerhill Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #233 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #1136 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 1,500 | 518 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,500 | 518 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | – |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hillview.kent.sch.uk | www.somerhill.org |
The verdict
- •Hillview School for Girls is the larger school with 1,500 students compared with 518.
- •Hillview School for Girls is a academy school while Somerhill is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hillview School for Girls is girls and Somerhill is co-educational.
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 Hillview School for Girls better than Somerhill?
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 Hillview School for Girls and Somerhill?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillview School for Girls: 1,500. Somerhill: 518. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillview School for Girls and Somerhill rank in South East?
Hillview School for Girls is 233rd of 679 and Somerhill is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).