Dereham Neatherd High School vs Samuel Ward Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 74 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dereham Neatherd High School
Dereham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,079 students
Samuel Ward Academy
Haverhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,076 students
| Measure | Dereham Neatherd High School Dereham, East of England | Samuel Ward Academy Haverhill, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 460 | #261 of 460 |
| National rank | #1341 of 4,090 | #2143 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,079 | 1,076 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,079 | 1,076 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.4% | 42.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.9% | 60.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.59 | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.1 |
| town | Dereham | Haverhill |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | neatherd.org/ | www.samuelward.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dereham Neatherd High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 46.4).
- •Dereham Neatherd High School is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 1,076.
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 Dereham Neatherd High School better than Samuel Ward Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dereham Neatherd High School ranks higher (63.0 vs 46.4 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 Dereham Neatherd High School and Samuel Ward Academy?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Dereham and Haverhill in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dereham Neatherd High School: 1,079. Samuel Ward Academy: 1,076. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dereham Neatherd High School and Samuel Ward Academy rank in East of England?
Dereham Neatherd High School is 170th of 460 and Samuel Ward Academy is 261st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).