Beccles High School vs Sir John Leman High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beccles High School
Beccles · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
182 students
Sir John Leman High School
Beccles · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,404 students
| Measure | Beccles High School Beccles, East of England | Sir John Leman High School Beccles, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #452 of 460 | #239 of 460 |
| National rank | #3957 of 4,090 | #1993 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 182 | 1,404 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 1,404 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 30.3% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 27.6 | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.9% | 41.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 31.3% | 67.6% |
| EBacc average points | 2.35 | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.8 |
| town | Beccles | Beccles |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beccleshighschool.org | www.sirjohnleman.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sir John Leman High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 10.0).
- •Sir John Leman High School is the larger school with 1,404 students compared with 182.
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 Beccles High School better than Sir John Leman High School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Leman High School ranks higher (49.4 vs 10.0 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 Beccles High School and Sir John Leman High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Beccles and Beccles in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beccles High School: 182. Sir John Leman High School: 1,404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beccles High School and Sir John Leman High School rank in East of England?
Beccles High School is 452nd of 460 and Sir John Leman High School is 239th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).