Leigh Academy Tonbridge vs Tonbridge Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Tonbridge
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
807 students
Tonbridge Grammar School
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,150 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Tonbridge Tonbridge, South East | Tonbridge Grammar School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #466 of 679 | #2 of 679 |
| National rank | #2911 of 4,090 | #12 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 807 | 1,150 |
| Pupils on roll | 807 | 1,150 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 2.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | 77.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.1% | 98.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.2% | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | 7.66 |
| A level points per entry | 22.9 | – |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademytonbridge.org.uk | www.tgs.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Tonbridge Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 31.0).
- •Tonbridge Grammar School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 807.
- •Leigh Academy Tonbridge is co-educational and Tonbridge Grammar School is girls.
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 Tonbridge better than Tonbridge Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Tonbridge Grammar School ranks higher (99.1 vs 31.0 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 Tonbridge and Tonbridge Grammar School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Tonbridge: 807. Tonbridge Grammar School: 1,150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Tonbridge and Tonbridge Grammar School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Tonbridge is 466th of 679 and Tonbridge Grammar School is 2nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).