Becket Keys Church of England Free School vs King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Brentwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,152 students
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,153 students
| Measure | Becket Keys Church of England Free School Brentwood, East of England | King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 25% | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #64 of 460 | #1 of 460 |
| National rank | #419 of 4,090 | #3 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,152 | 1,153 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,152 | 1,153 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Capacity filled | 109.7% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.0 | 83.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.6% | 100% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.6% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 5.37 | 8.24 |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | 49.1 |
| town | Brentwood | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.becketkeys.org/ | www.kegs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.5 vs 85.5).
- •King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 1,152.
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 Becket Keys Church of England Free School better than King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford ranks higher (99.5 vs 85.5 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 Becket Keys Church of England Free School and King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Becket Keys Church of England Free School: 1,152. King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford: 1,153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Becket Keys Church of England Free School and King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford rank in East of England?
Becket Keys Church of England Free School is 64th of 460 and King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford is 1st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).