Debden Park High School vs Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 647 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Debden Park High School
Loughton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,046 students
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
Loughton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
486 students
| Measure | Debden Park High School Loughton, East of England | Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery Loughton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 460 | #674 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1335 of 4,090 | #5532 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,046 | 486 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,046 | 486 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 115.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Loughton | Loughton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.debden-tkat.org | www.thomaswillingaleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Debden Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 61.6).
- •Debden Park High School is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 486.
- •Debden Park High School is a academy school while Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Debden Park High School better than Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Debden Park High School ranks higher (63.1 vs 61.6 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 Debden Park High School and Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Loughton and Loughton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Debden Park High School: 1,046. Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery: 486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Debden Park High School and Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Debden Park High School is 169th of 460 and Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is 674th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).