Breckland School vs Hylands School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 80 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breckland School
Brandon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
615 students
Hylands School
Chelmsford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
614 students
| Measure | Breckland School Brandon, East of England | Hylands School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #300 of 460 | #378 of 460 |
| National rank | #2443 of 4,090 | #3140 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 615 | 614 |
| Pupils on roll | 615 | 614 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 45.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 55.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 37.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.7% | 37.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.6% | 54.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.4 |
| town | Brandon | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.brecklandschool.co.uk/ | www.hylands-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Breckland School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.3 vs 26.2).
- •Breckland School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 614.
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 Breckland School better than Hylands School?
On the Success Index (England), Breckland School ranks higher (40.3 vs 26.2 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 Breckland School and Hylands School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Breckland School: 615. Hylands School: 614. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Breckland School and Hylands School rank in East of England?
Breckland School is 300th of 460 and Hylands School is 378th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).