Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre vs Watling Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 149 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Tenterden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,772 students
Watling Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,767 students
| Measure | Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre Tenterden, South East | Watling Academy Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #481 of 679 | #209 of 679 |
| National rank | #3048 of 4,090 | #1020 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,772 | 1,767 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,772 | 1,767 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 78.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27% | 55.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.5% | 77.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | 4.74 |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | – |
| town | Tenterden | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.homewood-school.co.uk/ | watlingacademy.net/ |
The verdict
- •Watling Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 28.3).
- •Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,772 students compared with 1,767.
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 Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre better than Watling Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Watling Academy ranks higher (70.1 vs 28.3 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 Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre and Watling Academy?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Tenterden and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,772. Watling Academy: 1,767. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre and Watling Academy rank in South East?
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is 481st of 679 and Watling Academy is 209th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).