Leigh Academy Hugh Christie vs Tonbridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
688 students
Tonbridge School
Tonbridge · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
797 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Hugh Christie Tonbridge, South East | Tonbridge School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #489 of 679 | #569 of 679 |
| National rank | #3099 of 4,090 | #3513 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 688 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 688 | 797 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 56.1% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.5 | 7.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.9% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.7% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | 0.36 |
| A level points per entry | 29.9 | 49.9 |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademyhughchristie.org.uk | www.tonbridge-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 20.4).
- •Tonbridge School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 688.
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a academy school while Tonbridge School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is co-educational and Tonbridge School is boys.
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 Leigh Academy Hugh Christie better than Tonbridge School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Hugh Christie ranks higher (27.2 vs 20.4 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 Leigh Academy Hugh Christie and Tonbridge School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie: 688. Tonbridge School: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Hugh Christie and Tonbridge School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is 489th of 679 and Tonbridge School is 569th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).