Kent College Pembury vs Somerhill
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 3.0 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
Somerhill
Tonbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
518 students
| Measure | Kent College Pembury Tunbridge Wells, South East | Somerhill Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #379 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2252 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–20 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 352 | 518 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 518 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 51.9% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kent-college.co.uk/ | www.somerhill.org |
The verdict
- •Somerhill is the larger school with 518 students compared with 352.
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 Somerhill?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kent College Pembury and Somerhill?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kent College Pembury: 352. Somerhill: 518. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kent College Pembury and Somerhill rank in South East?
Kent College Pembury is 379th of 679 and Somerhill is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).