Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School vs Roding Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Buckhurst Hill · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
389 students
Roding Valley High School
Loughton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,473 students
| Measure | Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Buckhurst Hill, East of England | Roding Valley High School Loughton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #764 of 1,872 | #160 of 460 |
| National rank | #6345 of 15,697 | #1241 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 389 | 1,473 |
| Pupils on roll | 389 | 1,473 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.0 |
| town | Buckhurst Hill | Loughton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bhcps.efspt.org | www.rodingvalley.net |
The verdict
- •Roding Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 57.6).
- •Roding Valley High School is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 389.
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 Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School better than Roding Valley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Roding Valley High School ranks higher (65.1 vs 57.6 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 Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School and Roding Valley High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Buckhurst Hill and Loughton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School: 389. Roding Valley High School: 1,473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School and Roding Valley High School rank in East of England?
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School is 764th of 1,872 and Roding Valley High School is 160th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).