Hillview School for Girls vs Tonbridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.5 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
Tonbridge School
Tonbridge · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
797 students
| Measure | Hillview School for Girls Tonbridge, South East | Tonbridge School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 679 | #569 of 679 |
| National rank | #1136 of 4,090 | #3513 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 1,500 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,500 | 797 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | 7.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.6% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | 0.36 |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | 49.9 |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hillview.kent.sch.uk | www.tonbridge-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hillview School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 20.4).
- •Hillview School for Girls is the larger school with 1,500 students compared with 797.
- •Hillview School for Girls is a academy school while Tonbridge School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hillview School for Girls is girls and Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillview School for Girls ranks higher (67.5 vs 20.4 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 Hillview School for Girls and Tonbridge School?
About 1.5 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. Tonbridge School: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillview School for Girls and Tonbridge School rank in South East?
Hillview School for Girls is 233rd of 679 and Tonbridge School is 569th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).