Rose Hill School vs The Skinners' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rose Hill School
Tunbridge Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
223 students
The Skinners' School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,149 students
| Measure | Rose Hill School Tunbridge Wells, South East | The Skinners' School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #24 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #72 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 223 | 1,149 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 1,149 |
| Free school meals | – | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 69.7% | 121.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 70.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 93.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 96.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.7 |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rosehillschool.co.uk | www.skinners-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Skinners' School is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 223.
- •Rose Hill School is a independent school while The Skinners' School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Rose Hill School is co-educational and The Skinners' 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 Rose Hill School better than The Skinners' 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 Rose Hill School and The Skinners' School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rose Hill School: 223. The Skinners' School: 1,149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rose Hill School and The Skinners' School rank in South East?
Rose Hill School is unranked and The Skinners' School is 24th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).