De La Salle School vs Townsend Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 60 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
Townsend Church of England School
St Albans · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
746 students
| Measure | De La Salle School Basildon, East of England | Townsend Church of England School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 460 | #246 of 460 |
| National rank | #2242 of 4,090 | #2029 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 761 | 746 |
| Pupils on roll | 761 | 746 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.5% | 40.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | 61.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.76 | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.0 |
| town | Basildon | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dlsbasildon.org | www.townsend.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Townsend Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 44.7).
- •De La Salle School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 746.
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 Townsend Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Townsend Church of England School ranks higher (48.8 vs 44.7 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 De La Salle School and Townsend Church of England School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Basildon and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
De La Salle School: 761. Townsend Church of England School: 746. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do De La Salle School and Townsend Church of England School rank in East of England?
De La Salle School is 273rd of 460 and Townsend Church of England School is 246th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).