Roedean School vs Somerhill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roedean School
Brighton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
519 students
Somerhill
Tonbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
518 students
| Measure | Roedean School Brighton, South East | Somerhill Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #565 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3497 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 519 | 518 |
| Pupils on roll | 519 | 518 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 71.1% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.6 | – |
| town | Brighton | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.roedean.co.uk | www.somerhill.org |
The verdict
- •Roedean School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 518.
- •Roedean School is girls and Somerhill is co-educational.
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 Roedean School better than Somerhill?
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 Roedean School and Somerhill?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roedean School: 519. Somerhill: 518. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roedean School and Somerhill rank in South East?
Roedean School is 565th of 679 and Somerhill is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).