Avanti Grange Secondary School vs Bury St Edmunds County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avanti Grange Secondary School
Bishops Stortford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
660 students
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Bury St Edmunds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
657 students
| Measure | Avanti Grange Secondary School Bishops Stortford, East of England | Bury St Edmunds County High School Bury St Edmunds, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 460 | #143 of 460 |
| National rank | #148 of 4,090 | #1155 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 660 | 657 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 657 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 55% | 64.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bishops Stortford | Bury St Edmunds |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | avanti.org.uk/avantigrange/ | www.countyhigh.uk |
The verdict
- •Avanti Grange Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 66.9).
- •Avanti Grange Secondary School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 657.
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 Avanti Grange Secondary School better than Bury St Edmunds County High School?
On the Success Index (England), Avanti Grange Secondary School ranks higher (93.9 vs 66.9 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 Avanti Grange Secondary School and Bury St Edmunds County High School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Bishops Stortford and Bury St Edmunds in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avanti Grange Secondary School: 660. Bury St Edmunds County High School: 657. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avanti Grange Secondary School and Bury St Edmunds County High School rank in East of England?
Avanti Grange Secondary School is 22nd of 460 and Bury St Edmunds County High School is 143rd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).