Ashlyns School vs Thurston Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 109 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashlyns School
Berkhamsted · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,561 students
Thurston Community College
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,512 students
| Measure | Ashlyns School Berkhamsted, East of England | Thurston Community College Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 460 | #175 of 460 |
| National rank | #342 of 4,090 | #1410 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,561 | 1,512 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,561 | 1,512 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.9 | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70.7% | 50.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.2% | 66.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.16 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | 37.6 | 32.4 |
| town | Berkhamsted | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk/ | www.thurstoncollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •Ashlyns School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.5 vs 61.4).
- •Ashlyns School is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 1,512.
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 Ashlyns School better than Thurston Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Ashlyns School ranks higher (87.5 vs 61.4 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 Ashlyns School and Thurston Community College?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Berkhamsted and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashlyns School: 1,561. Thurston Community College: 1,512. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashlyns School and Thurston Community College rank in East of England?
Ashlyns School is 51st of 460 and Thurston Community College is 175th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).