St Bartholomew's School vs Weald of Kent Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 114 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bartholomew's School
Newbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,905 students
Weald of Kent Grammar School
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,913 students
| Measure | St Bartholomew's School Newbury, South East | Weald of Kent Grammar School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #143 of 679 | #31 of 679 |
| National rank | #569 of 4,090 | #102 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,905 | 1,913 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,905 | 1,913 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 3.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 77.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.2 | 70.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.1% | 94.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.9% | 98.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.09 | 6.65 |
| A level points per entry | 35.4 | 40.1 |
| town | Newbury | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stbarts.co.uk | www.wealdgs.org |
The verdict
- •Weald of Kent Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.5 vs 81.2).
- •Weald of Kent Grammar School is the larger school with 1,913 students compared with 1,905.
- •St Bartholomew's School is co-educational and Weald of Kent Grammar School is girls.
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 Bartholomew's School better than Weald of Kent Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Weald of Kent Grammar School ranks higher (95.5 vs 81.2 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 Bartholomew's School and Weald of Kent Grammar School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bartholomew's School: 1,905. Weald of Kent Grammar School: 1,913. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bartholomew's School and Weald of Kent Grammar School rank in South East?
St Bartholomew's School is 143rd of 679 and Weald of Kent Grammar School is 31st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).