De La Salle School vs Harris Academy Kingswood
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.
De La Salle School
Basildon · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
761 students
Harris Academy Kingswood
Basildon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,513 students
| Measure | De La Salle School Basildon, East of England | Harris Academy Kingswood Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 460 | #318 of 460 |
| National rank | #2242 of 4,090 | #2600 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 761 | 1,513 |
| Pupils on roll | 761 | 1,513 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.5% | 32.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | 54.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.76 | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basildon | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dlsbasildon.org | www.harriskingswood.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •De La Salle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 37.0).
- •Harris Academy Kingswood is the larger school with 1,513 students compared with 761.
- •De La Salle School is a local authority school while Harris Academy Kingswood is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 De La Salle School better than Harris Academy Kingswood?
On the Success Index (England), De La Salle School ranks higher (44.7 vs 37.0 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 De La Salle School and Harris Academy Kingswood?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Basildon and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
De La Salle School: 761. Harris Academy Kingswood: 1,513. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do De La Salle School and Harris Academy Kingswood rank in East of England?
De La Salle School is 273rd of 460 and Harris Academy Kingswood is 318th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).