Chancellor's School vs Queenswood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chancellor's School
Hatfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,241 students
Queenswood School
Hatfield · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
426 students
| Measure | Chancellor's School Hatfield, East of England | Queenswood School Hatfield, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 460 | #247 of 460 |
| National rank | #1218 of 4,090 | #2043 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,241 | 426 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,241 | 426 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.3% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | 36.6 | 38.7 |
| town | Hatfield | Hatfield |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chancellors.herts.sch.uk | www.queenswood.org |
The verdict
- •Chancellor's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 48.5).
- •Chancellor's School is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 426.
- •Chancellor's School is a academy school while Queenswood School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Chancellor's School is co-educational and Queenswood School is girls.
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 Chancellor's School better than Queenswood School?
On the Success Index (England), Chancellor's School ranks higher (65.6 vs 48.5 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 Chancellor's School and Queenswood School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hatfield and Hatfield in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chancellor's School: 1,241. Queenswood School: 426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chancellor's School and Queenswood School rank in East of England?
Chancellor's School is 157th of 460 and Queenswood School is 247th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).