Rose Hill School vs The Wells Free 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 Wells Free School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Rose Hill School Tunbridge Wells, South East | The Wells Free School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1225 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #6930 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 223 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 213 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 69.7% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.rosehillschool.co.uk | www.thewellsfreeschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rose Hill School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 213.
- •Rose Hill School is a independent school while The Wells Free 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 Rose Hill School better than The Wells Free 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 Wells Free 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 Wells Free School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rose Hill School and The Wells Free School rank in South East?
Rose Hill School is unranked and The Wells Free School is 1225th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).