Hillview School for Girls vs The Judd School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.4 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
The Judd School
Tonbridge · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,541 students
| Measure | Hillview School for Girls Tonbridge, South East | The Judd School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #233 of 679 | #3 of 679 |
| National rank | #1136 of 4,090 | #18 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,500 | 1,541 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,500 | 1,541 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 2.8% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 122.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | 78.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.6% | 98.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.8% | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | 7.37 |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | 47.6 |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hillview.kent.sch.uk | judd.online |
The verdict
- •The Judd School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.8 vs 67.5).
- •The Judd School is the larger school with 1,541 students compared with 1,500.
- •Hillview School for Girls is a academy school while The Judd School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hillview School for Girls is girls and The Judd School is boys.
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 The Judd School?
On the Success Index (England), The Judd School ranks higher (98.8 vs 67.5 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 Hillview School for Girls and The Judd School?
About 1.4 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. The Judd School: 1,541. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillview School for Girls and The Judd School rank in South East?
Hillview School for Girls is 233rd of 679 and The Judd School is 3rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).