Pembury School vs Skinners' Kent Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pembury School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
Skinners' Kent Academy
Tunbridge Wells · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,017 students
| Measure | Pembury School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Skinners' Kent Academy Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1227 of 2,471 | #491 of 679 |
| National rank | #6937 of 15,697 | #3107 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 400 | 1,017 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 1,017 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.pembury.kent.sch.uk | www.skinnerskentacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pembury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 27.0).
- •Skinners' Kent Academy is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 400.
- •Pembury School is a local authority school while Skinners' Kent 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 Pembury School better than Skinners' Kent Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pembury School ranks higher (54.8 vs 27.0 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 Pembury School and Skinners' Kent Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pembury School: 400. Skinners' Kent Academy: 1,017. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pembury School and Skinners' Kent Academy rank in South East?
Pembury School is 1227th of 2,471 and Skinners' Kent Academy is 491st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).