The Skinners' School vs Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 886 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
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,875 students
| Measure | The Skinners' School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #24 of 679 | #55 of 679 |
| National rank | #72 of 4,090 | #188 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,149 | 1,875 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,149 | 1,875 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 121.6% | 143.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 70.8 | 63.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 93.4% | 91.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.4% | 96.3% |
| EBacc average points | 6.76 | 5.88 |
| A level points per entry | 42.7 | 38.2 |
| town | Tunbridge Wells | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.skinners-school.co.uk | www.twgsb.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Skinners' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.2 vs 93.0).
- •Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 1,149.
- •The Skinners' School is a academy school while Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), The Skinners' School ranks higher (96.2 vs 93.0 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 The Skinners' School and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys?
About 886 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. Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys: 1,875. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Skinners' School and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys rank in South East?
The Skinners' School is 24th 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).