Pembury School vs Skinners' Kent Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 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 Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Pembury School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Skinners' Kent Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1227 of 2,471 | #1214 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6937 of 15,697 | #6872 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 400 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.pembury.kent.sch.uk | www.skps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (54.8 vs 55.2).
- •Pembury School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 59%).
- •Skinners' Kent Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 5%).
- •Pembury School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 212.
- •Pembury School is a local authority school while Skinners' Kent Primary School 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 Primary School?
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 Pembury School and Skinners' Kent Primary School?
About 2.4 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 Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pembury School and Skinners' Kent Primary School rank in South East?
Pembury School is 1227th of 2,471 and Skinners' Kent Primary School is 1214th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).