Bassingbourn Village College vs Flegg High Ormiston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 135 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassingbourn Village College
Royston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
652 students
Flegg High Ormiston Academy
Great Yarmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
648 students
| Measure | Bassingbourn Village College Royston, East of England | Flegg High Ormiston Academy Great Yarmouth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #141 of 460 | #281 of 460 |
| National rank | #1149 of 4,090 | #2307 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 652 | 648 |
| Pupils on roll | 652 | 648 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 68.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.6% | 40% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.1% | 63.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Royston | Great Yarmouth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bassingbournvc.org | www.fleggormistonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bassingbourn Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 43.3).
- •Bassingbourn Village College is the larger school with 652 students compared with 648.
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 Bassingbourn Village College better than Flegg High Ormiston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bassingbourn Village College ranks higher (67.0 vs 43.3 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 Bassingbourn Village College and Flegg High Ormiston Academy?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Royston and Great Yarmouth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bassingbourn Village College: 652. Flegg High Ormiston Academy: 648. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bassingbourn Village College and Flegg High Ormiston Academy rank in East of England?
Bassingbourn Village College is 141st of 460 and Flegg High Ormiston Academy is 281st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).