Skinners' Kent Academy vs The Marsh Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 49 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
The Marsh Academy
New Romney · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,019 students
| Measure | Skinners' Kent Academy Tunbridge Wells, South East | The Marsh Academy New Romney, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #491 of 679 | #574 of 679 |
| National rank | #3107 of 4,090 | #3538 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,017 | 1,019 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,017 | 1,019 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25% | 25.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.6% | 47.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.59 | 3.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.1 |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | New Romney |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.skinnerskentacademy.org.uk/ | www.marshacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Skinners' Kent Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.0 vs 20.0).
- •The Marsh Academy is the larger school with 1,019 students compared with 1,017.
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 The Marsh Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Skinners' Kent Academy ranks higher (27.0 vs 20.0 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 The Marsh Academy?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and New Romney in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skinners' Kent Academy: 1,017. The Marsh Academy: 1,019. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skinners' Kent Academy and The Marsh Academy rank in South East?
Skinners' Kent Academy is 491st of 679 and The Marsh Academy is 574th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).