Kent College Pembury vs Leigh Academy Mascalls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent College Pembury
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 2–20
352 students
Leigh Academy Mascalls
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,227 students
| Measure | Kent College Pembury Tunbridge Wells, South East | Leigh Academy Mascalls Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #379 of 679 | #438 of 679 |
| National rank | #2252 of 4,090 | #2751 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–20 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 352 | 1,227 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 1,227 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 51.9% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 34.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 51.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | 37.8 | 27.4 |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kent-college.co.uk/ | www.mascallsacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kent College Pembury scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.5 vs 33.9).
- •Leigh Academy Mascalls is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 352.
- •Kent College Pembury is a independent school while Leigh Academy Mascalls 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 Kent College Pembury better than Leigh Academy Mascalls?
On the Success Index (England), Kent College Pembury ranks higher (44.5 vs 33.9 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 Kent College Pembury and Leigh Academy Mascalls?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kent College Pembury: 352. Leigh Academy Mascalls: 1,227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kent College Pembury and Leigh Academy Mascalls rank in South East?
Kent College Pembury is 379th of 679 and Leigh Academy Mascalls is 438th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).