Castle Newnham School vs Sheringham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 143 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Newnham School
Bedford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
624 students
Sheringham High School
Sheringham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
630 students
| Measure | Castle Newnham School Bedford, East of England | Sheringham High School Sheringham, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 460 | #230 of 460 |
| National rank | #1126 of 4,090 | #1887 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 624 | 630 |
| Pupils on roll | 624 | 630 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 45.2% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.6 |
| town | Bedford | Sheringham |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | castlenewnham.school/ | www.sheringhamhigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Newnham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 51.9).
- •Sheringham High School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 624.
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 Castle Newnham School better than Sheringham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Newnham School ranks higher (67.6 vs 51.9 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 Castle Newnham School and Sheringham High School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Sheringham in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Newnham School: 624. Sheringham High School: 630. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Newnham School and Sheringham High School rank in East of England?
Castle Newnham School is 137th of 460 and Sheringham High School is 230th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).