The Skinners' School vs The Wells Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 746 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Skinners' School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,149 students
The Wells Free School
Tunbridge Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | The Skinners' School Tunbridge Wells, South East | The Wells Free School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 679 | #1225 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #72 of 4,090 | #6930 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,149 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,149 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 121.6% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 70.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 93.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.76 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.7 | – |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.skinners-school.co.uk | www.thewellsfreeschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Skinners' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 54.9).
- •The Skinners' School is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 213.
- •The Skinners' School is boys and The Wells Free School is co-educational.
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 The Skinners' School better than The Wells Free School?
On the Success Index (England), The Skinners' School ranks higher (96.2 vs 54.9 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 The Skinners' School and The Wells Free School?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Skinners' School: 1,149. The Wells Free School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Skinners' School and The Wells Free School rank in South East?
The Skinners' School is 24th of 679 and The Wells Free School is 1225th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).