Skinners' Kent Academy vs The Skinners' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.2 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 Skinners' School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,149 students
| Measure | Skinners' Kent Academy Tunbridge Wells, South East | The Skinners' School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #491 of 679 | #24 of 679 |
| National rank | #3107 of 4,090 | #72 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,017 | 1,149 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,017 | 1,149 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 121.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.4 | 70.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25% | 93.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.6% | 96.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.59 | 6.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.7 |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.skinnerskentacademy.org.uk/ | www.skinners-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Skinners' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 27.0).
- •The Skinners' School is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 1,017.
- •Skinners' Kent Academy 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 Skinners' Kent Academy better than The Skinners' School?
On the Success Index (England), The Skinners' School ranks higher (96.2 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 The Skinners' School?
About 2.2 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. The Skinners' School: 1,149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skinners' Kent Academy and The Skinners' School rank in South East?
Skinners' Kent Academy is 491st of 679 and The Skinners' School is 24th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).