Chancellor's School vs St Thomas More High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 62 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
St Thomas More High School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,243 students
| Measure | Chancellor's School Hatfield, East of England | St Thomas More High School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #157 of 460 | #90 of 460 |
| National rank | #1218 of 4,090 | #743 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,241 | 1,243 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,241 | 1,243 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 118.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | 52.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.3% | 63.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | 74.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | 4.28 |
| A level points per entry | 36.6 | 31.9 |
| town | Hatfield | Westcliff-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chancellors.herts.sch.uk | www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 65.6).
- •St Thomas More High School is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 1,241.
- •Chancellor's School is co-educational and St Thomas More High School is boys.
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 St Thomas More High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More High School ranks higher (76.2 vs 65.6 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 Chancellor's School and St Thomas More High School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Hatfield and Westcliff-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chancellor's School: 1,241. St Thomas More High School: 1,243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chancellor's School and St Thomas More High School rank in East of England?
Chancellor's School is 157th of 460 and St Thomas More High School is 90th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).