St Augustine's Catholic Primary School vs Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 340 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
241 students
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,875 students
| Measure | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1642 of 2,471 | #55 of 679 |
| National rank | #9664 of 15,697 | #188 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 241 | 1,875 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 1,875 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 143.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 63.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 91.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 96.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.2 |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-augustines.kent.sch.uk/ | www.twgsb.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.0 vs 42.3).
- •Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 241.
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is co-educational and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School better than Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (93.0 vs 42.3 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?
About 340 m in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: 241. Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys: 1,875. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys rank in South East?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is 1642nd of 2,471 and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is 55th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).