Kent College Pembury vs Skinners' Kent Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.5 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
Skinners' Kent Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Kent College Pembury Tunbridge Wells, South East | Skinners' Kent Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #379 of 679 | #1214 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2252 of 4,090 | #6872 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–20 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 352 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 212 |
| Free school meals | – | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 51.9% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.8 | – |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kent-college.co.uk/ | www.skps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Skinners' Kent Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 44.5).
- •Kent College Pembury is the larger school with 352 students compared with 212.
- •Kent College Pembury is a independent school while Skinners' Kent Primary School 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 Skinners' Kent Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Skinners' Kent Primary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 44.5 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 Kent College Pembury and Skinners' Kent Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kent College Pembury: 352. Skinners' Kent Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kent College Pembury and Skinners' Kent Primary School rank in South East?
Kent College Pembury is 379th of 679 and Skinners' Kent Primary School is 1214th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).