Croxley Danes School vs Freman College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croxley Danes School
Rickmansworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,049 students
Freman College
Buntingford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,049 students
| Measure | Croxley Danes School Rickmansworth, East of England | Freman College Buntingford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #125 of 460 | #87 of 460 |
| National rank | #1052 of 4,090 | #673 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 1,049 | 1,049 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,049 | 1,049 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 116.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.3 | 53.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.7% | 75.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.65 | 4.63 |
| A level points per entry | 31.0 | 36.8 |
| town | Rickmansworth | Buntingford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.croxleydanes.org.uk | www.freman.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Freman College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 69.1).
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 Croxley Danes School better than Freman College?
On the Success Index (England), Freman College ranks higher (78.3 vs 69.1 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 Croxley Danes School and Freman College?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Buntingford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croxley Danes School: 1,049. Freman College: 1,049. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croxley Danes School and Freman College rank in East of England?
Croxley Danes School is 125th of 460 and Freman College is 87th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).