Long Mead Community Primary School vs Tonbridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Mead Community Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
143 students
Tonbridge School
Tonbridge · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
797 students
| Measure | Long Mead Community Primary School Tonbridge, South East | Tonbridge School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2418 of 2,471 | #569 of 679 |
| National rank | #15172 of 15,697 | #3513 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 143 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 797 |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 7.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 49.9 |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.long-mead.kent.sch.uk/ | www.tonbridge-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Tonbridge School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.4 vs 10.8).
- •Tonbridge School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 143.
- •Long Mead Community Primary School is a local authority school while Tonbridge School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Long Mead Community Primary School 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 Long Mead Community Primary School better than Tonbridge School?
On the Success Index (England), Tonbridge School ranks higher (20.4 vs 10.8 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 Long Mead Community Primary School and Tonbridge School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Long Mead Community Primary School: 143. Tonbridge School: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Long Mead Community Primary School and Tonbridge School rank in South East?
Long Mead Community Primary School is 2418th of 2,471 and Tonbridge School is 569th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).