Skinners' Kent Academy vs St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skinners' Kent Academy
Tunbridge Wells · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,017 students
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
629 students
| Measure | Skinners' Kent Academy Tunbridge Wells, South East | St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #491 of 679 | #680 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3107 of 4,090 | #3709 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,017 | 629 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,017 | 629 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.skinnerskentacademy.org.uk/ | st-james.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 27.0).
- •Skinners' Kent Academy is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 629.
- •Skinners' Kent Academy is a academy school while St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Skinners' Kent Academy better than St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (71.1 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 Skinners' Kent Academy and St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skinners' Kent Academy: 1,017. St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 629. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skinners' Kent Academy and St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Skinners' Kent Academy is 491st of 679 and St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 680th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).