St Paul's Catholic School vs Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 120 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Catholic School
Milton Keynes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,890 students
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,875 students
| Measure | St Paul's Catholic School Milton Keynes, South East | Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #376 of 679 | #55 of 679 |
| National rank | #2228 of 4,090 | #188 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,890 | 1,875 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,890 | 1,875 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 143.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 63.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.6% | 91.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | 96.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.07 | 5.88 |
| A level points per entry | 29.0 | 38.2 |
| town | Milton Keynes | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.st-pauls.org.uk/ | www.twgsb.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.0 vs 45.0).
- •St Paul's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,890 students compared with 1,875.
- •St Paul's Catholic 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 Paul's Catholic 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 45.0 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 St Paul's Catholic School and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Paul's Catholic School: 1,890. Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys: 1,875. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Paul's Catholic School and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys rank in South East?
St Paul's Catholic School is 376th of 679 and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is 55th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).