Dame Alice Owen's School vs Gracewood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dame Alice Owen's School
Potters Bar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,467 students
Gracewood Academy
Potters Bar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
420 students
| Measure | Dame Alice Owen's School Potters Bar, East of England | Gracewood Academy Potters Bar, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 460 | #267 of 460 |
| National rank | #45 of 4,090 | #2165 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,467 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,467 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 38.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 72.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 87.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 94.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | 48.1 | – |
| town | Potters Bar | Potters Bar |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk | www.gracewood.futureacademies.org/ |
The verdict
- •Dame Alice Owen's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.4 vs 46.0).
- •Dame Alice Owen's School is the larger school with 1,467 students compared with 420.
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 Dame Alice Owen's School better than Gracewood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dame Alice Owen's School ranks higher (97.4 vs 46.0 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 Dame Alice Owen's School and Gracewood Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Potters Bar and Potters Bar in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dame Alice Owen's School: 1,467. Gracewood Academy: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Alice Owen's School and Gracewood Academy rank in East of England?
Dame Alice Owen's School is 8th of 460 and Gracewood Academy is 267th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).