Chase High School vs Thomas Clarkson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 128 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chase High School
Westcliff-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,293 students
Thomas Clarkson Academy
Wisbech · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,295 students
| Measure | Chase High School Westcliff-on-Sea, East of England | Thomas Clarkson Academy Wisbech, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #403 of 460 | #429 of 460 |
| National rank | #3362 of 4,090 | #3571 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,293 | 1,295 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,293 | 1,295 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 43.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.2 | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.7% | 28.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.7% | 51.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.40 | 3.05 |
| A level points per entry | 20.6 | 27.5 |
| town | Westcliff-on-Sea | Wisbech |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chasehigh.org/ | www.thomasclarksonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Chase High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.4 vs 19.7).
- •Thomas Clarkson Academy is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 1,293.
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 Chase High School better than Thomas Clarkson Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chase High School ranks higher (22.4 vs 19.7 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 Chase High School and Thomas Clarkson Academy?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Westcliff-on-Sea and Wisbech in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chase High School: 1,293. Thomas Clarkson Academy: 1,295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chase High School and Thomas Clarkson Academy rank in East of England?
Chase High School is 403rd of 460 and Thomas Clarkson Academy is 429th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).