Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School vs Uplands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
Uplands Academy
Wadhurst · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
699 students
| Measure | Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Uplands Academy Wadhurst, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1669 of 2,471 | #400 of 679 |
| National rank | #9906 of 15,697 | #2434 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 201 | 699 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 699 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 69.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.9 |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Wadhurst |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lamberhurst.kent.sch.uk | www.uplands-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (41.1 vs 40.6).
- •Uplands Academy is the larger school with 699 students compared with 201.
- •Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a local authority school while Uplands Academy 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 Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School better than Uplands Academy?
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 Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and Uplands Academy?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Wadhurst in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School: 201. Uplands Academy: 699. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and Uplands Academy rank in South East?
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is 1669th of 2,471 and Uplands Academy is 400th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).