Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics vs Helena Romanes School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 116 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Lowestoft · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,263 students
Helena Romanes School
Great Dunmow · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,265 students
| Measure | Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Lowestoft, East of England | Helena Romanes School Great Dunmow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #238 of 460 | #204 of 460 |
| National rank | #1979 of 4,090 | #1651 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 1,263 | 1,265 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,263 | 1,265 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.5% | 49.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.4% | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.0 |
| town | Lowestoft | Great Dunmow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.benjaminbritten.school/ | www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Helena Romanes School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 49.6).
- •Helena Romanes School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 1,263.
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 Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics better than Helena Romanes School?
On the Success Index (England), Helena Romanes School ranks higher (56.4 vs 49.6 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 Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics and Helena Romanes School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Great Dunmow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics: 1,263. Helena Romanes School: 1,265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics and Helena Romanes School rank in East of England?
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is 238th of 460 and Helena Romanes School is 204th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).