Sussex Road Community Primary School vs Tonbridge Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 998 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sussex Road Community Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
422 students
Tonbridge Grammar School
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,150 students
| Measure | Sussex Road Community Primary School Tonbridge, South East | Tonbridge Grammar School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #106 of 2,471 | #2 of 679 |
| National rank | #440 of 15,697 | #12 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 422 | 1,150 |
| Pupils on roll | 422 | 1,150 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 2.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 77.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 98.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.66 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sussex-road.kent.sch.uk/ | www.tgs.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Tonbridge Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 93.6).
- •Tonbridge Grammar School is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 422.
- •Sussex Road Community Primary School is a local authority school while Tonbridge Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Sussex Road Community Primary School is co-educational and Tonbridge 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 Sussex Road Community Primary School better than Tonbridge Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Tonbridge Grammar School ranks higher (99.1 vs 93.6 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 Sussex Road Community Primary School and Tonbridge Grammar School?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sussex Road Community Primary School: 422. Tonbridge Grammar School: 1,150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sussex Road Community Primary School and Tonbridge Grammar School rank in South East?
Sussex Road Community Primary School is 106th of 2,471 and Tonbridge Grammar School is 2nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).